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2023
World Trade $1BRnk 2116 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $207M | $208MSouth Korea | Belgium
2023
Product Complexity -0.01Rnk 2562 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) 4.19%Rnk 1109 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.0044%Rnk 2116 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Mixed xylene isomers. In 2023, Mixed xylene isomers were the world's 2116th most traded product, with a total trade of $1B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Mixed xylene isomers grew by 4.19%, from $962M to $1B. Trade in Mixed xylene isomers represent 0.0044% of total world trade.

Mixed xylene isomers are a part of Cyclic Hydrocarbons.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Mixed xylene isomers  were South Korea ($207M), Germany ($197M), United States ($136M), Chinese Taipei ($122M), and Israel ($81.1M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Mixed xylene isomers were Belgium ($208M), United Arab Emirates ($186M), Canada ($89.5M), Mexico ($77.7M), and United States ($59.4M).

Ranking Mixed xylene isomers ranks 2562nd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description The two isomers of xylene are used in the production of polyester polyurethanes, which are used in paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants. Methylbenzene is used as a raw material in the manufacture of p-xylene, a precursor of styrene.

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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)South Korea$207M
Top Destination (2023)Belgium$208M

In 2023 Mixed xylene isomers were the world's 2116th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Mixed xylene isomers were South Korea ($207M), Germany ($197M), United States ($136M), Chinese Taipei ($122M), and Israel ($81.1M).

In 2023, the top importers of Mixed xylene isomers were Belgium ($208M), United Arab Emirates ($186M), Canada ($89.5M), Mexico ($77.7M), and United States ($59.4M).

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Exporters of Mixed xylene isomers (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Germany$188M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Belgium$191M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Mixed xylene isomers grew the fastest in Germany ($188M), South Korea ($66.2M), United States ($10.3M), Israel ($8.31M), and Colombia ($7.24M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Mixed xylene isomers were Belgium ($191M), Mexico ($46.1M), Brunei ($10.3M), Spain ($9.13M), and South Africa ($8.53M).

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Exporters of Mixed xylene isomers (2022 - 2023)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Mixed xylene isomers.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.42. This means that most of the exports of Mixed xylene isomers are explained by 10 countries.

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Value of Exports in Mixed xylene isomers

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)South Korea$202M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)United Arab Emirates$152M

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

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Mixed xylene isomers were South Korea ($202M), Germany ($192M), Chinese Taipei ($122M), Israel ($81M), and United States ($76.5M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Mixed xylene isomers were United Arab Emirates ($152M), Belgium ($134M), Canada ($88.5M), Mexico ($77.6M), and Singapore ($52.8M).

Net Trade (2023)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Mixed xylene isomers.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Mixed xylene isomers by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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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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