Cellulose derivatives nes, in primary forms

391290 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Other cellulose derivatives. In 2022, Other cellulose derivatives were the world's 1779th most traded product, with a total trade of $1.48B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Other cellulose derivatives grew by 11.9%, from $1.33B to $1.48B. Trade in Other cellulose derivatives represent 0.0063% of total world trade.

Other cellulose derivatives are a part of Cellulose.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Other cellulose derivatives  were United States ($428M), China ($209M), Germany ($182M), Ireland ($140M), and India ($89.2M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Other cellulose derivatives were China ($142M), India ($112M), Japan ($99.3M), United States ($87.7M), and Germany ($76.8M).

Ranking Other cellulose derivatives ranks 714th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Cellulose derivatives are used in numerous products, from textiles to food digestion aids. They are used in polyester fibers to increase strength and durability. Cellulose derivatives are also used in the production of antibiotics, as well as in antifreeze for cars. What is the difference between a cellulose derivative and a cellulose polymer? A cellulose polymer is a large molecule that is made up of a very long chain of cellulose molecules. A cellulose derivative is a much smaller molecule, which is made up of only a few cellulose molecules.

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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$428M
Top Destination (2022)China$142M

In 2022 Other cellulose derivatives were the world's 1779th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Other cellulose derivatives were United States ($428M), China ($209M), Germany ($182M), Ireland ($140M), and India ($89.2M).

In 2022, the top importers of Other cellulose derivatives were China ($142M), India ($112M), Japan ($99.3M), United States ($87.7M), and Germany ($76.8M).

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Exporters of Other cellulose derivatives (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$60.4M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Russia$22.3M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Other cellulose derivatives grew the fastest in China ($60.4M), United States ($26.2M), India ($22.6M), Japan ($15.3M), and Chinese Taipei ($11.7M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Other cellulose derivatives were Russia ($22.3M), Japan ($15.3M), Germany ($10.1M), Italy ($9.04M), and Mexico ($8.59M).

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Exporters of Other cellulose derivatives (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Other cellulose derivatives (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Other cellulose derivatives.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.53. This means that most of the exports of Other cellulose derivatives are explained by 11 countries.

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Value of Exports in Other cellulose derivatives

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)United States$341M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Russia$53M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Other cellulose derivatives. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Other cellulose derivatives during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Other cellulose derivatives were United States ($341M), Ireland ($132M), Germany ($105M), Chinese Taipei ($74.8M), and China ($67.3M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Other cellulose derivatives were Russia ($53M), Italy ($47.8M), Mexico ($41.5M), Indonesia ($34.1M), and Canada ($33.5M).

Net Trade (2022)

Country Comparison

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