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2023
World Trade $868MRnk 2272 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $134M | $97MChina | Netherlands
2023
Product Complexity 0.61Rnk 1465 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -8.9%Rnk 2577 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.0038%Rnk 2272 / 4644

About

Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Phthalic anhydride. In 2023, Phthalic anhydride were the world's 2272nd most traded product, with a total trade of $868M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Phthalic anhydride decreased by -8.9%, from $953M to $868M. Trade in Phthalic anhydride represent 0.0038% of total world trade.

Phthalic anhydride are a part of Polycarboxylic Acids.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Phthalic anhydride  were China ($134M), Belgium ($132M), Chinese Taipei ($123M), South Korea ($98.7M), and Japan ($52.9M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Phthalic anhydride were Netherlands ($97M), India ($93.2M), Turkey ($73.4M), Indonesia ($64M), and Poland ($42.8M).

Ranking Phthalic anhydride ranks 1465th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Phthalic anhydride can be used to make polyesters, which are plastics that are used in textiles, packaging, and other industries. It is also used in the production of some pesticides, such as DDT.

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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$134M
Top Destination (2023)Netherlands$97M

In 2023 Phthalic anhydride were the world's 2272nd most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Phthalic anhydride were China ($134M), Belgium ($132M), Chinese Taipei ($123M), South Korea ($98.7M), and Japan ($52.9M).

In 2023, the top importers of Phthalic anhydride were Netherlands ($97M), India ($93.2M), Turkey ($73.4M), Indonesia ($64M), and Poland ($42.8M).

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Exporters of Phthalic anhydride (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)China$66.5M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Netherlands$26.4M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Phthalic anhydride grew the fastest in China ($66.5M), Turkey ($7.02M), Japan ($6.15M), Germany ($4.02M), and Thailand ($3.84M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Phthalic anhydride were Netherlands ($26.4M), Spain ($15.2M), Indonesia ($13.8M), Brazil ($10.1M), and Belgium ($6.84M).

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Phthalic anhydride.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.84. This means that most of the exports of Phthalic anhydride are explained by 14 countries.

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Value of Exports in Phthalic anhydride

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$129M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)Netherlands$88.8M

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

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Phthalic anhydride were China ($129M), Chinese Taipei ($123M), Belgium ($123M), South Korea ($97.6M), and Japan ($52.9M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Phthalic anhydride were Netherlands ($88.8M), India ($62.4M), Turkey ($55.6M), Poland ($39.1M), and United Arab Emirates ($38.4M).

Net Trade (2023)

Country Comparison

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