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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Gold compounds. In 2022, Gold compounds were the world's 1573rd most traded product, with a total trade of $1.84B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Gold compounds decreased by -12.1%, from $2.09B to $1.84B. Trade in Gold compounds represent 0.0078% of total world trade.

Gold compounds are a part of Precious Metal Compounds.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Gold compounds  were Germany ($643M), Switzerland ($447M), United States ($199M), Japan ($140M), and South Korea ($83.6M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Gold compounds were United Kingdom ($405M), France ($202M), Singapore ($193M), Chinese Taipei ($129M), and Thailand ($114M).

Ranking Gold compounds ranks 916th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Gold compounds are used in the treatment of a variety of medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, cancer treatment, and leprosy. Gold compounds are also used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

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The following visualization shows the latest trends on Gold compounds. Countries are shown based on data availability.

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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$643M
Top Destination (2022)United Kingdom$405M

In 2022 Gold compounds were the world's 1573rd most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Gold compounds were Germany ($643M), Switzerland ($447M), United States ($199M), Japan ($140M), and South Korea ($83.6M).

In 2022, the top importers of Gold compounds were United Kingdom ($405M), France ($202M), Singapore ($193M), Chinese Taipei ($129M), and Thailand ($114M).

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Exporters of Gold compounds (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)United Kingdom$15.8M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Germany$29.8M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Gold compounds grew the fastest in United Kingdom ($15.8M), Italy ($12.1M), Chinese Taipei ($8.64M), South Africa ($3.3M), and Hungary ($2.41M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Gold compounds were Germany ($29.8M), France ($16.5M), Malaysia ($13.4M), Cayman Islands ($12.2M), and Vietnam ($11.4M).

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Exporters of Gold compounds (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Gold compounds (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Gold compounds.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 2.93. This means that most of the exports of Gold compounds are explained by 7 countries.

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Value of Exports in Gold compounds

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)Germany$607M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)United Kingdom$362M

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

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Gold compounds were Germany ($607M), Switzerland ($377M), United States ($196M), Japan ($139M), and South Korea ($60.2M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Gold compounds were United Kingdom ($362M), France ($188M), Singapore ($147M), Chinese Taipei ($113M), and Thailand ($110M).

Net Trade (2022)

Country Comparison

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

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Gold compounds 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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