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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Sodium sulphites. In 2023, Sodium sulphites were the world's 3022nd most traded product, with a total trade of $421M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Sodium sulphites decreased by -24.9%, from $560M to $421M. Trade in Sodium sulphites represent 0.0019% of total world trade.

Sodium sulphites are a part of Sulfites.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Sodium sulphites  were China ($137M), Germany ($66.4M), Italy ($54.5M), Thailand ($37.4M), and Turkey ($24M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Sodium sulphites were United States ($30.4M), Brazil ($22.1M), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($19.9M), Zambia ($19.5M), and South Africa ($19.5M).

Ranking Sodium sulphites ranks 2588th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Sodium sulphites are used in the production of many foods and beverages such as bread, wine, and beer. They also are used to prevent food from spoiling.

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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)China$137M
Top Destination (2023)United States$30.4M

In 2023 Sodium sulphites were the world's 3022nd most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Sodium sulphites were China ($137M), Germany ($66.4M), Italy ($54.5M), Thailand ($37.4M), and Turkey ($24M).

In 2023, the top importers of Sodium sulphites were United States ($30.4M), Brazil ($22.1M), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($19.9M), Zambia ($19.5M), and South Africa ($19.5M).

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Exporters of Sodium sulphites (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Zambia$13.5M
Top Destination Decrease (2022 -  2023)Ecuador-$20M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Sodium sulphites grew the fastest in Zambia ($13.5M), Finland ($4.55M), Japan ($2.48M), Bulgaria ($616k), and Iran ($430k).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest declining importers of Sodium sulphites were Ecuador (-$20M), Canada (-$11M), Mexico (-$10.4M), Australia (-$9.09M), and Brazil (-$7.75M).

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Exporters of Sodium sulphites (2022 - 2023)

Importers of Sodium sulphites (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Sodium sulphites.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.39. This means that most of the exports of Sodium sulphites are explained by 10 countries.

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Value of Exports in Sodium sulphites

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$135M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)United States$22.5M

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

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Sodium sulphites were China ($135M), Germany ($62.5M), Italy ($50.9M), Thailand ($34.1M), and Turkey ($22.2M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Sodium sulphites were United States ($22.5M), Brazil ($21.8M), South Africa ($18.9M), France ($15.1M), and Ecuador ($14.2M).

Net Trade (2023)

Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Sodium sulphites.
It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Sodium sulphites in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Sodium sulphites 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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