290544 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of D-glucitol (sorbitol). In 2023, D-glucitol (sorbitol) were the world's 2646th most traded product, with a total trade of $610M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of D-glucitol (sorbitol) grew by 1.05%, from $604M to $610M. Trade in D-glucitol (sorbitol) represent 0.0027% of total world trade.

D-glucitol (sorbitol) are a part of Acyclic alcohol derivatives (halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated).

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of D-glucitol (sorbitol)  were France ($191M), China ($152M), Germany ($59.5M), India ($49.4M), and Indonesia ($44.9M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of D-glucitol (sorbitol) were Poland ($65M), Germany ($44.8M), Japan ($33.6M), United Kingdom ($33.5M), and Turkey ($29.9M).

Ranking D-glucitol (sorbitol) ranks 1318th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description D-glucitol (sorbitol) is a sugar alcohol which is used as a sweetener. It can also be used as a laxative if taken in large quantities.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2023)France$191M
Top Destination (2023)Poland$65M

In 2023 D-glucitol (sorbitol) were the world's 2646th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of D-glucitol (sorbitol) were France ($191M), China ($152M), Germany ($59.5M), India ($49.4M), and Indonesia ($44.9M).

In 2023, the top importers of D-glucitol (sorbitol) were Poland ($65M), Germany ($44.8M), Japan ($33.6M), United Kingdom ($33.5M), and Turkey ($29.9M).

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Exporters of D-glucitol (sorbitol) (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)China$30.6M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Poland$25.3M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of D-glucitol (sorbitol) grew the fastest in China ($30.6M), France ($25.9M), Germany ($6.07M), India ($3.73M), and Italy ($3.35M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of D-glucitol (sorbitol) were Poland ($25.3M), United States ($9.65M), Germany ($7.93M), Italy ($7.64M), and United Kingdom ($6.69M).

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Exporters of D-glucitol (sorbitol) (2022 - 2023)

Importers of D-glucitol (sorbitol) (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of D-glucitol (sorbitol).

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.01. This means that most of the exports of D-glucitol (sorbitol) are explained by 8 countries.

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Value of Exports in D-glucitol (sorbitol)

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)France$186M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)Poland$64.5M

This map shows which countries export or import more of D-glucitol (sorbitol). Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of D-glucitol (sorbitol) during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of D-glucitol (sorbitol) were France ($186M), China ($147M), Indonesia ($42.7M), India ($39.7M), and Belgium ($18.5M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of D-glucitol (sorbitol) were Poland ($64.5M), United Kingdom ($33.3M), Japan ($33.3M), Russia ($29.2M), and Turkey ($24.5M).

Net Trade (2023)

Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to D-glucitol (sorbitol).
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of D-glucitol (sorbitol) by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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Specialization

The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2023)

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