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270740 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2023
World Trade $218MRnk 3608 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $53.4M | $30.5MAngola | Brazil
2023
Product Complexity -0.49Rnk 3202 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -44.6%Rnk 4489 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.00096%Rnk 3608 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Naphthalene. In 2023, Naphthalene were the world's 3608th most traded product, with a total trade of $218M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Naphthalene decreased by -44.6%, from $393M to $218M. Trade in Naphthalene represent 0.00096% of total world trade.

Naphthalene are a part of Coal Tar Oil.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Naphthalene  were Angola ($53.4M), Tanzania ($25.2M), Japan ($20.6M), Denmark ($20.2M), and Germany ($17.8M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Naphthalene were Brazil ($30.5M), South Africa ($29.4M), United States ($19.6M), Belgium ($18.7M), and Spain ($14.8M).

Ranking Naphthalene ranks 3202nd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Naphthalene is an organic hydrocarbon that is used as an insecticide, fungicide, herbicide, and insect repellent. It is also used as a moth repellent if mixed with either honey or milk. It is also used as an ingredient in the removal of creosote.

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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)Angola$53.4M
Top Destination (2023)Brazil$30.5M

In 2023 Naphthalene were the world's 3608th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Naphthalene were Angola ($53.4M), Tanzania ($25.2M), Japan ($20.6M), Denmark ($20.2M), and Germany ($17.8M).

In 2023, the top importers of Naphthalene were Brazil ($30.5M), South Africa ($29.4M), United States ($19.6M), Belgium ($18.7M), and Spain ($14.8M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Tanzania$21.4M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)South Africa$22.2M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Naphthalene grew the fastest in Tanzania ($21.4M), Portugal ($6.89M), Germany ($1.88M), Japan ($1.54M), and Russia ($1.49M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Naphthalene were South Africa ($22.2M), Brazil ($15.1M), Togo ($14.1M), United States ($8.32M), and Spain ($4.83M).

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Naphthalene.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.77. This means that most of the exports of Naphthalene are explained by 13 countries.

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Value of Exports in Naphthalene

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)Angola$53.4M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)Brazil$30.5M

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

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Naphthalene were Angola ($53.4M), Tanzania ($25.2M), Japan ($20.3M), Denmark ($19.7M), and Germany ($17.7M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Naphthalene were Brazil ($30.5M), South Africa ($28.6M), United States ($18.2M), Belgium ($18.2M), and Turkey ($8.44M).

Net Trade (2023)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Naphthalene.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Naphthalene 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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