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Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms

3907 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

2022
World Trade $79.5BRnk 46 / 1218
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $12.5B | $8.92BChina | China
2022
Product Complexity 0.72Rnk 272 / 1033
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) 2.53%Rnk 734 / 1218
2022
Share of World Trade 0.34%Rnk 46 / 1218

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Polyacetals. In 2022, Polyacetals were the world's 46th most traded product, with a total trade of $79.5B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Polyacetals grew by 2.53%, from $77.6B to $79.5B. Trade in Polyacetals represent 0.34% of total world trade.

Polyacetals are a part of Plastics & articles thereof. They include Polyethylene terephthalate, Other polyethers, Polycarbonates, Other polyesters, Epoxide resins, Other unsaturated polyesters, Poly(acetals), and Alkyd resins.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Polyacetals  were China ($12.5B), Germany ($7.27B), South Korea ($6.91B), United States ($6.6B), and Chinese Taipei ($5.61B).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Polyacetals were China ($8.92B), United States ($6.13B), Germany ($5.02B), Italy ($3.5B), and Mexico ($2.81B).

Ranking Polyacetals ranks 272nd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Polyacetals are used in the manufacture of products such as pipes, tubing, hoses, wire and cable insulation, and electrical connectors. Polyethers are used in the manufacture of polyurethane foam, which is used in insulation and furniture. Epoxide resins are used in the manufacture of coatings, adhesives, sealants, and other products. Polycarbonates are used in the manufacture of plastic lenses, windows, compact discs, and other products. Alkyd resins are used in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, and other products. Polyallyl esters are used in the manufacture of plasticizers, which are used in the manufacture of plastic products.

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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)China$12.5B
Top Destination (2022)China$8.92B

In 2022 Polyacetals were the world's 46th most traded product (out of 1,218).

In 2022, the top exporters of Polyacetals were China ($12.5B), Germany ($7.27B), South Korea ($6.91B), United States ($6.6B), and Chinese Taipei ($5.61B).

In 2022, the top importers of Polyacetals were China ($8.92B), United States ($6.13B), Germany ($5.02B), Italy ($3.5B), and Mexico ($2.81B).

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Exporters of Polyacetals (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$2.18B
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)United States$855M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Polyacetals grew the fastest in China ($2.18B), United States ($410M), Turkey ($336M), Lebanon ($264M), and Lithuania ($258M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Polyacetals were United States ($855M), Italy ($422M), Germany ($360M), France ($313M), and Syria ($260M).

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Exporters of Polyacetals (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Polyacetals (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.58. This means that most of the exports of Polyacetals are explained by 23 countries.

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Value of Exports in Polyacetals

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)South Korea$5.58B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Mexico$1.85B

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

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Polyacetals were South Korea ($5.58B), Chinese Taipei ($4.38B), China ($3.62B), Netherlands ($3.42B), and Germany ($2.25B).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Polyacetals were Mexico ($1.85B), France ($1.29B), Vietnam ($1.27B), Poland ($1.2B), and Russia ($990M).

Net Trade (2022)

Disaggregation

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In 2022, the world most traded Polyacetals, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Polyethylene terephthalate ($21.1B), Other polyethers ($16.5B), Polycarbonates ($12.9B), Other polyesters ($12.8B), and Epoxide resins ($8.43B)

HS6 Disaggregation for Polyacetals (2022)
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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Polyacetals.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Polyacetals by percentage of total exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $122M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $209M

Polyacetals’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $122M.  Polyacetals’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $209M.

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Product Complexity

Diversification Frontier

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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)

Related Products

This visualization shows products that are likely to be exported by countries that export Polyacetals.

Country by Relatedness

The following visualization shows the relatedness of Polyacetals to countries. Higher relatedness values ​​indicate greater knowledge, which predicts a greater probability of exporting that product in the future.

Relative Relatedness by Country (2022)

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