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Polyisobutylene in primary forms

390220 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2022
World Trade $1.3BRnk 1896 / 4648
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $382M | $175MSouth Korea | France
2022
Product Complexity 0.88Rnk 957 / 4653
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) 23.6%Rnk 617 / 4648
2022
Share of World Trade 0.0055%Rnk 1896 / 4648

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Polyisobutylene. In 2022, Polyisobutylene were the world's 1896th most traded product, with a total trade of $1.3B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Polyisobutylene grew by 23.6%, from $1.05B to $1.3B. Trade in Polyisobutylene represent 0.0055% of total world trade.

Polyisobutylene are a part of Propylene Polymers.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Polyisobutylene  were South Korea ($382M), Belgium ($182M), Germany ($169M), United States ($150M), and France ($112M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Polyisobutylene were France ($175M), United States ($160M), China ($159M), Singapore ($152M), and Italy ($119M).

Ranking Polyisobutylene ranks 957th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Polyisobutylene is used in primary forms such as a lubricant, a food additive, and a textile additive. Polyisobutylene is also used in plastics, adhesives, and sealants.

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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)South Korea$382M
Top Destination (2022)France$175M

In 2022 Polyisobutylene were the world's 1896th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Polyisobutylene were South Korea ($382M), Belgium ($182M), Germany ($169M), United States ($150M), and France ($112M).

In 2022, the top importers of Polyisobutylene were France ($175M), United States ($160M), China ($159M), Singapore ($152M), and Italy ($119M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)South Korea$71.5M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)France$62.6M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Polyisobutylene grew the fastest in South Korea ($71.5M), Belgium ($50.1M), United States ($50M), Germany ($43.5M), and China ($10.5M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Polyisobutylene were France ($62.6M), China ($49.9M), United States ($37.9M), Belgium ($27.5M), and Mexico ($24.2M).

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Market Concentration

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In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.3. This means that most of the exports of Polyisobutylene are explained by 9 countries.

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Value of Exports in Polyisobutylene

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)South Korea$376M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Singapore$150M

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

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Polyisobutylene were South Korea ($376M), Belgium ($126M), Germany ($110M), Malaysia ($69.5M), and Argentina ($23.9M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Polyisobutylene were Singapore ($150M), China ($125M), Italy ($112M), France ($63.1M), and Mexico ($47.4M).

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Polyisobutylene 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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