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Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials n.e.c. in chapter 36

3606 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

2022
World Trade $388MRnk 1082 / 1218
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $53.7M | $33.5MGermany | Germany
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) 4.95%Rnk 623 / 1218
2022
Share of World Trade 0.0016%Rnk 1082 / 1218

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Pyrophoric Alloys. In 2022, Pyrophoric Alloys were the world's 1082nd most traded product, with a total trade of $388M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Pyrophoric Alloys grew by 4.95%, from $369M to $388M. Trade in Pyrophoric Alloys represent 0.0016% of total world trade.

Pyrophoric Alloys are a part of Explosives, matches, & fireworks. They include Pyrophoric alloys, firelighters, etc and Lighter refill fuels (pack < 300 cc).

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Pyrophoric Alloys  were Germany ($53.7M), Netherlands ($42.4M), United Kingdom ($37.2M), United States ($33.8M), and China ($27.9M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Pyrophoric Alloys were Germany ($33.5M), France ($33.3M), United States ($28.4M), Italy ($25M), and United Kingdom ($21.9M).

Description Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys are used in all forms, such as metaldehyde, hexamethylenetetramine and similar products in tablets, sticks or similar forms, for use as fuel; alcohol-based fuels and prepared fuels of a similar kind, solid or in paste form; liquid gases and liquid fuels for lighters or igniters, in containers of <= 300 cc; resin torches, firelighters and the like.

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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)Germany$53.7M
Top Destination (2022)Germany$33.5M

In 2022 Pyrophoric Alloys were the world's 1082nd most traded product (out of 1,218).

In 2022, the top exporters of Pyrophoric Alloys were Germany ($53.7M), Netherlands ($42.4M), United Kingdom ($37.2M), United States ($33.8M), and China ($27.9M).

In 2022, the top importers of Pyrophoric Alloys were Germany ($33.5M), France ($33.3M), United States ($28.4M), Italy ($25M), and United Kingdom ($21.9M).

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Exporters of Pyrophoric Alloys (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)Ireland$9.23M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Netherlands$9.62M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Pyrophoric Alloys grew the fastest in Ireland ($9.23M), United States ($8.35M), Turkey ($7.54M), United Arab Emirates ($6.12M), and Poland ($4.09M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Pyrophoric Alloys were Netherlands ($9.62M), Germany ($5.03M), United Kingdom ($3.71M), Kuwait ($3.1M), and Norway ($2.78M).

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Exporters of Pyrophoric Alloys (2021 - 2022)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Pyrophoric Alloys.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.48. This means that most of the exports of Pyrophoric Alloys are explained by 22 countries.

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Value of Exports in Pyrophoric Alloys

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)Netherlands$21.7M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)France$29M

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

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Pyrophoric Alloys were Netherlands ($21.7M), Germany ($20.2M), China ($18.7M), Turkey ($18.4M), and Ireland ($16.4M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Pyrophoric Alloys were France ($29M), Italy ($23.1M), Norway ($12.7M), Saudi Arabia ($9.75M), and Switzerland ($8.8M).

Net Trade (2022)

Disaggregation

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In 2022, the world most traded Pyrophoric Alloys, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Pyrophoric alloys, firelighters, etc ($287M) and Lighter refill fuels (pack < 300... ($101M)

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Pyrophoric Alloys by percentage of total exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALNetherlands+ $1.07M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALNetherlands+ $1.4M

Pyrophoric Alloys’s highest export potential is Netherlands. With an export gap of $1.07M.  Pyrophoric Alloys’s highest import potential is Netherlands with an import gap of $1.4M.

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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)

Country by Relatedness

The following visualization shows the relatedness of Pyrophoric Alloys 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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