Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Lactams other than 6-hexanelactam. In 2022, Lactams other than 6-hexanelactam were the world's 110th most traded product, with a total trade of $29.5B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Lactams other than 6-hexanelactam grew by 83.1%, from $16.1B to $29.5B. Trade in Lactams other than 6-hexanelactam represent 0.12% of total world trade.
Lactams other than 6-hexanelactam are a part of Nitrogen Heterocyclic Compounds.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Lactams other than 6-hexanelactam were Ireland ($12.3B), United Kingdom ($4.44B), China ($4.14B), Singapore ($2.07B), and Switzerland ($1.49B).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Lactams other than 6-hexanelactam were Germany ($10.6B), Ireland ($7.05B), United States ($3.55B), Belgium ($2.06B), and United Kingdom ($1.5B).
Ranking Lactams other than 6-hexanelactam ranks 72nd 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.