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2023
World Trade $682MRnk 2523 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $272M | $168MChina | Nigeria
2023
Product Complexity 1.32Rnk 309 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -5.18%Rnk 2124 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.003%Rnk 2523 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Optical filters. In 2023, Optical filters were the world's 2523rd most traded product, with a total trade of $682M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Optical filters decreased by -5.18%, from $719M to $682M. Trade in Optical filters represent 0.003% of total world trade.

Optical filters are a part of Mirrors and Lenses.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Optical filters  were China ($272M), United States ($122M), Germany ($52.5M), Japan ($49.7M), and Italy ($25M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Optical filters were Nigeria ($168M), United States ($53.9M), Germany ($45.8M), China ($45.1M), and Singapore ($32.5M).

Ranking Optical filters ranks 309th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Optical filters are used to reduce or eliminate certain wavelengths from the light source via interference. Light filters are used for tasks such as color recognition, removing light pollution, and reducing harmful ultraviolet light.

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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)China$272M
Top Destination (2023)Nigeria$168M

In 2023 Optical filters were the world's 2523rd most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Optical filters were China ($272M), United States ($122M), Germany ($52.5M), Japan ($49.7M), and Italy ($25M).

In 2023, the top importers of Optical filters were Nigeria ($168M), United States ($53.9M), Germany ($45.8M), China ($45.1M), and Singapore ($32.5M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)China$67.8M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Nigeria$158M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Optical filters grew the fastest in China ($67.8M), Italy ($20.9M), France ($4.79M), Thailand ($3.49M), and Philippines ($2.15M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Optical filters were Nigeria ($158M), Angola ($21M), Benin ($4.85M), Singapore ($3.77M), and Mexico ($3M).

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Optical filters.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.31. This means that most of the exports of Optical filters are explained by 9 countries.

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Value of Exports in Optical filters

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$227M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)Nigeria$168M

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

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Optical filters were China ($227M), United States ($67.6M), Italy ($19.4M), Japan ($19.1M), and Germany ($6.73M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Optical filters were Nigeria ($168M), Singapore ($25.5M), Angola ($21.1M), Saudi Arabia ($15.3M), and Netherlands ($14.6M).

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