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550120 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2023
World Trade $71.5MRnk 4216 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $23.3M | $8.05MChina | Turkey
2023
Product Complexity 0.26Rnk 2101 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -31.9%Rnk 4284 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.00032%Rnk 4216 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Filament tow of polyesters. In 2023, Filament tow of polyesters were the world's 4216th most traded product, with a total trade of $71.5M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Filament tow of polyesters decreased by -31.9%, from $105M to $71.5M. Trade in Filament tow of polyesters represent 0.00032% of total world trade.

Filament tow of polyesters are a part of Synthetic Filament Tow.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Filament tow of polyesters  were China ($23.3M), Germany ($13.5M), Malaysia ($9.73M), Guatemala ($3.2M), and Japan ($2.56M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Filament tow of polyesters were Turkey ($8.05M), France ($7.22M), Bangladesh ($5.51M), Costa Rica ($5.11M), and Saudi Arabia ($3.7M).

Ranking Filament tow of polyesters ranks 2101st in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Filament tow, or tow as it is often called, is woolen threads that are twisted together to form a thicker thread. This type of thread is then used in the production of carpets, upholstery, and clothing, among other uses.

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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)China$23.3M
Top Destination (2023)Turkey$8.05M

In 2023 Filament tow of polyesters were the world's 4216th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Filament tow of polyesters were China ($23.3M), Germany ($13.5M), Malaysia ($9.73M), Guatemala ($3.2M), and Japan ($2.56M).

In 2023, the top importers of Filament tow of polyesters were Turkey ($8.05M), France ($7.22M), Bangladesh ($5.51M), Costa Rica ($5.11M), and Saudi Arabia ($3.7M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Honduras$2.28M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Costa Rica$4.05M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Filament tow of polyesters grew the fastest in Honduras ($2.28M), Guatemala ($2.18M), India ($900k), Belgium ($738k), and Bulgaria ($568k).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Filament tow of polyesters were Costa Rica ($4.05M), Germany ($962k), Zimbabwe ($543k), Zambia ($532k), and Dominican Republic ($519k).

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Market Concentration

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In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.36. This means that most of the exports of Filament tow of polyesters are explained by 10 countries.

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Value of Exports in Filament tow of polyesters

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$20.4M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)Turkey$7.56M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Filament tow of polyesters. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Filament tow of polyesters during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Filament tow of polyesters were China ($20.4M), Germany ($10.3M), Malaysia ($9.4M), Guatemala ($3.2M), and Honduras ($2.49M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Filament tow of polyesters were Turkey ($7.56M), France ($6.86M), Bangladesh ($5.44M), Saudi Arabia ($3.49M), and Portugal ($3.4M).

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Filament tow of polyesters by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2023)

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