Vinylidene chloride polymers in primary forms

390450 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Vinylidene chloride polymers. In 2022, Vinylidene chloride polymers were the world's 3435th most traded product, with a total trade of $294M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Vinylidene chloride polymers grew by 13.6%, from $258M to $294M. Trade in Vinylidene chloride polymers represent 0.0012% of total world trade.

Vinylidene chloride polymers are a part of Vinyl Chloride Polymers.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Vinylidene chloride polymers  were France ($189M), Japan ($41.8M), China ($18.1M), United States ($7.14M), and Sweden ($5.36M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Vinylidene chloride polymers were Belgium ($53.2M), India ($31.4M), Switzerland ($30.4M), Germany ($25M), and Brazil ($23.9M).

Ranking Vinylidene chloride polymers ranks 15th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Vinylidene chloride polymers are used in the fabrication of flame-resistant clothing. They are also used in semiconductor fabrication, to make microchips.

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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)France$189M
Top Destination (2022)Belgium$53.2M

In 2022 Vinylidene chloride polymers were the world's 3435th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Vinylidene chloride polymers were France ($189M), Japan ($41.8M), China ($18.1M), United States ($7.14M), and Sweden ($5.36M).

In 2022, the top importers of Vinylidene chloride polymers were Belgium ($53.2M), India ($31.4M), Switzerland ($30.4M), Germany ($25M), and Brazil ($23.9M).

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Exporters of Vinylidene chloride polymers (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)France$39.6M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Belgium$23M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Vinylidene chloride polymers grew the fastest in France ($39.6M), China ($9.74M), Japan ($5.25M), United Kingdom ($696k), and Thailand ($594k).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Vinylidene chloride polymers were Belgium ($23M), Brazil ($7.82M), India ($6.69M), Switzerland ($6.01M), and Vietnam ($2.37M).

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Vinylidene chloride polymers.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 2.1. This means that most of the exports of Vinylidene chloride polymers are explained by 4 countries.

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Value of Exports in Vinylidene chloride polymers

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)France$181M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Belgium$49.9M

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

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Vinylidene chloride polymers were France ($181M), Japan ($41.6M), Sweden ($4.94M), China ($3.88M), and Chinese Taipei ($3.46M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Vinylidene chloride polymers were Belgium ($49.9M), India ($31.4M), Switzerland ($30.4M), Germany ($24M), and Brazil ($23.9M).

Net Trade (2022)

Country Comparison

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Vinylidene chloride polymers.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Vinylidene chloride polymers 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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