Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Lactams other than 6-hexanelactam. In 2023, Lactams other than 6-hexanelactam were the world's 69th most traded product, with a total trade of $41.2B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Lactams other than 6-hexanelactam grew by 17.5%, from $35.1B to $41.2B. Trade in Lactams other than 6-hexanelactam represent 0.18% of total world trade.
Lactams other than 6-hexanelactam are a part of Nitrogen Heterocyclic Compounds.
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Lactams other than 6-hexanelactam were Ireland ($9.02B), Switzerland ($7.01B), Austria ($5.64B), France ($5.58B), and China ($3.72B).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Lactams other than 6-hexanelactam were Ireland ($11.3B), Germany ($8.65B), Belgium ($7.59B), United States ($4.39B), and United Kingdom ($4B).
Ranking Lactams other than 6-hexanelactam ranks 117th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Lactams are used in a variety of applications, ranging from the production of polymers for the electronics industry, to the production of pharmaceuticals. For example, the common uses of lactams other than 6-hexanelactam are polymers for the electronics industry, pharmaceuticals, and the production of detergents.