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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Mixed xylene isomers. In 2022, Mixed xylene isomers were the world's 2321st most traded product, with a total trade of $903M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Mixed xylene isomers grew by 101%, from $449M to $903M. Trade in Mixed xylene isomers represent 0.0038% of total world trade.

Mixed xylene isomers are a part of Cyclic Hydrocarbons.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Mixed xylene isomers  were United States ($177M), Chinese Taipei ($167M), Belgium ($144M), United Arab Emirates ($78.7M), and Israel ($76.2M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Mixed xylene isomers were United Arab Emirates ($179M), Canada ($117M), Netherlands ($105M), Mexico ($79.8M), and United States ($65.2M).

Ranking Mixed xylene isomers ranks 3076th 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 (2022)United States$177M
Top Destination (2022)United Arab Emirates$179M

In 2022 Mixed xylene isomers were the world's 2321st most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Mixed xylene isomers were United States ($177M), Chinese Taipei ($167M), Belgium ($144M), United Arab Emirates ($78.7M), and Israel ($76.2M).

In 2022, the top importers of Mixed xylene isomers were United Arab Emirates ($179M), Canada ($117M), Netherlands ($105M), Mexico ($79.8M), and United States ($65.2M).

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Exporters of Mixed xylene isomers (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)Belgium$98.4M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Netherlands$88.8M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Mixed xylene isomers grew the fastest in Belgium ($98.4M), Chinese Taipei ($93.1M), United States ($91.8M), United Arab Emirates ($49.6M), and South Korea ($45M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Mixed xylene isomers were Netherlands ($88.8M), United Arab Emirates ($63.5M), United States ($62M), Mexico ($57M), and Canada ($47.2M).

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Exporters of Mixed xylene isomers (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Mixed xylene isomers (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.55. This means that most of the exports of Mixed xylene isomers are explained by 11 countries.

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Value of Exports in Mixed xylene isomers

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)Chinese Taipei$151M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Canada$117M

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 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Mixed xylene isomers were Chinese Taipei ($151M), Belgium ($133M), United States ($112M), Israel ($76.2M), and South Korea ($59.7M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Mixed xylene isomers were Canada ($117M), United Arab Emirates ($101M), Netherlands ($87.8M), Mexico ($79.7M), and Turkey ($38.2M).

Net Trade (2022)

Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Mixed xylene isomers.
It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Mixed xylene isomers in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.

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 (2022)

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