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2023
World Trade $284MRnk 3390 / 4644
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $67M | $41.7MSouth Africa | United States
2023
Product Complexity -0.96Rnk 3768 / 4656
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -9.05%Rnk 2591 / 4644
2023
Share of World Trade 0.0013%Rnk 3390 / 4644

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded. In 2023, Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded were the world's 3390th most traded product, with a total trade of $284M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded decreased by -9.05%, from $313M to $284M. Trade in Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded represent 0.0013% of total world trade.

Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded are a part of Other Mineral.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded  were South Africa ($67M), Turkey ($46M), Greece ($40.4M), China ($22M), and Brazil ($13.4M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded were United States ($41.7M), Mozambique ($31.4M), Japan ($15.1M), Belgium ($14.6M), and South Korea ($14.6M).

Ranking Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded ranks 3768th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Vermiculite is an earth mineral mined from two locations in the United States. It is also known as expanded mica. Vermiculite is a mineral that expands when heated, and releases water vapor and minerals as it does so. It is used as an insulator, a soil additive, and as a component in potting soils. Perlite is a type of volcanic rock that has been heated to create tiny, lightweight, water-filled bubbles. Perlite is used as a lightweight soil amendment, a soil additive, and in potting soils.

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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 Africa$67M
Top Destination (2023)United States$41.7M

In 2023 Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded were the world's 3390th most traded product (out of 4,644).

In 2023, the top exporters of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded were South Africa ($67M), Turkey ($46M), Greece ($40.4M), China ($22M), and Brazil ($13.4M).

In 2023, the top importers of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded were United States ($41.7M), Mozambique ($31.4M), Japan ($15.1M), Belgium ($14.6M), and South Korea ($14.6M).

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Exporters of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded (2023)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Armenia$2.97M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)United States$6.93M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded grew the fastest in Armenia ($2.97M), Uganda ($1.56M), Slovakia ($1.12M), Zimbabwe ($866k), and Denmark ($792k).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded were United States ($6.93M), Belgium ($5.57M), Russia ($2.66M), Japan ($1.43M), and Chinese Taipei ($1.26M).

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Exporters of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded (2022 - 2023)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.91. This means that most of the exports of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded are explained by 15 countries.

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Value of Exports in Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)South Africa$65.7M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)United States$34.7M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded were South Africa ($65.7M), Turkey ($43.3M), Greece ($39.1M), China ($12M), and Zimbabwe ($12M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded were United States ($34.7M), Mozambique ($31.3M), South Korea ($14.5M), Japan ($13.2M), and France ($11.8M).

Net Trade (2023)

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded 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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