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Polyacetals, in primary forms

390710 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2023
World Trade $2.53BRnk 1221 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $449M | $645MSouth Korea | China
2023
Product Complexity 1.62Rnk 109 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -18.6%Rnk 3573 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.011%Rnk 1221 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Poly(acetals). In 2023, Poly(acetals) were the world's 1221st most traded product, with a total trade of $2.53B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Poly(acetals) decreased by -18.6%, from $3.1B to $2.53B. Trade in Poly(acetals) represent 0.011% of total world trade.

Poly(acetals) are a part of Polyacetals.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Poly(acetals)  were South Korea ($449M), Germany ($419M), United States ($336M), Malaysia ($232M), and Netherlands ($209M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Poly(acetals) were China ($645M), Germany ($170M), Mexico ($136M), India ($130M), and United States ($102M).

Ranking Poly(acetals) ranks 109th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Polyacetals are common plastics. They are made up of acetal units that link together to create a chain. Polyacetals are used in a variety of items, such as plastic spoons, lawn furniture, and kitchen storage containers. What are the advantages of polyacetals? Polyacetals are durable and do not break down easily. They are not as sensitive to changes in temperature as other plastics. The polyacetals are easily recyclable, and they are inexpensive.

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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)South Korea$449M
Top Destination (2023)China$645M

In 2023 Poly(acetals) were the world's 1221st most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Poly(acetals) were South Korea ($449M), Germany ($419M), United States ($336M), Malaysia ($232M), and Netherlands ($209M).

In 2023, the top importers of Poly(acetals) were China ($645M), Germany ($170M), Mexico ($136M), India ($130M), and United States ($102M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Pakistan$2.36M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Mexico$8.43M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Poly(acetals) grew the fastest in Pakistan ($2.36M), India ($1.95M), Romania ($1.09M), Hungary ($1.07M), and Djibouti ($980k).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Poly(acetals) were Mexico ($8.43M), Ethiopia ($4.41M), Nigeria ($3.83M), Qatar ($2.66M), and Croatia ($2.33M).

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Poly(acetals).

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.67. This means that most of the exports of Poly(acetals) are explained by 12 countries.

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Value of Exports in Poly(acetals)

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)South Korea$423M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)China$539M

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

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Poly(acetals) were South Korea ($423M), Germany ($248M), United States ($234M), Malaysia ($208M), and Netherlands ($142M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Poly(acetals) were China ($539M), Mexico ($132M), India ($124M), Italy ($83.2M), and France ($67.3M).

Net Trade (2023)

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