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Polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12

390810 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2023
World Trade $11.4BRnk 314 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $1.94B | $1.2BGermany | Germany
2023
Product Complexity 1.08Rnk 661 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -19.5%Rnk 3651 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.05%Rnk 314 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Polyamides: nylons. In 2023, Polyamides: nylons were the world's 314th most traded product, with a total trade of $11.4B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Polyamides: nylons decreased by -19.5%, from $14.2B to $11.4B. Trade in Polyamides: nylons represent 0.05% of total world trade.

Polyamides: nylons are a part of Polyamides.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Polyamides: nylons  were Germany ($1.94B), United States ($1.88B), China ($1.46B), Italy ($666M), and Belgium ($618M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Polyamides: nylons were Germany ($1.2B), China ($1.1B), Italy ($715M), Mexico ($650M), and India ($617M).

Ranking Polyamides: nylons ranks 661st in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Polyamides-6,6,6,6,9,6,10,6,12 are fibers which are strong, light, and resistant to abrasion. These fibers can be woven into fabrics for suitcases, luggage, backpacks, shirts, and dresses.

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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)Germany$1.94B
Top Destination (2023)Germany$1.2B

In 2023 Polyamides: nylons were the world's 314th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Polyamides: nylons were Germany ($1.94B), United States ($1.88B), China ($1.46B), Italy ($666M), and Belgium ($618M).

In 2023, the top importers of Polyamides: nylons were Germany ($1.2B), China ($1.1B), Italy ($715M), Mexico ($650M), and India ($617M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Belarus$38.2M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)United Arab Emirates$2.83M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Polyamides: nylons grew the fastest in Belarus ($38.2M), Singapore ($33.3M), Slovenia ($17.7M), Bulgaria ($6.69M), and Argentina ($3.1M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Polyamides: nylons were United Arab Emirates ($2.83M), Costa Rica ($2.5M), Estonia ($1.71M), North Macedonia ($1.63M), and Belarus ($859k).

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Exporters of Polyamides: nylons (2022 - 2023)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Polyamides: nylons.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.11. This means that most of the exports of Polyamides: nylons are explained by 17 countries.

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Value of Exports in Polyamides: nylons

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)United States$1.42B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)Mexico$619M

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

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Polyamides: nylons were United States ($1.42B), Germany ($735M), China ($362M), Netherlands ($353M), and Belgium ($335M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Polyamides: nylons were Mexico ($619M), India ($590M), Czechia ($281M), United Kingdom ($240M), and Vietnam ($223M).

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Polyamides: nylons 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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