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291815 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2022
World Trade $1.28BRnk 1918 / 4648
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $498M | $178MChina | United States
2022
Product Complexity 0.44Rnk 1732 / 4653
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) 46.9%Rnk 184 / 4648
2022
Share of World Trade 0.0054%Rnk 1918 / 4648

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Salts & esters of citric acid. In 2022, Salts & esters of citric acid were the world's 1918th most traded product, with a total trade of $1.28B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Salts & esters of citric acid grew by 46.9%, from $869M to $1.28B. Trade in Salts & esters of citric acid represent 0.0054% of total world trade.

Salts & esters of citric acid are a part of Carboxylic Acids.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Salts & esters of citric acid  were China ($498M), Germany ($195M), Austria ($143M), Israel ($106M), and Belgium ($72.5M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Salts & esters of citric acid were United States ($178M), Germany ($102M), Netherlands ($90M), Poland ($65.2M), and France ($52.6M).

Ranking Salts & esters of citric acid ranks 1732nd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Citric acid is a weak acid that is found in citrus fruits. It is typically used as a flavor enhancer and a preservative. Esters of citric acid may be used as a flavoring agent.

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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)China$498M
Top Destination (2022)United States$178M

In 2022 Salts & esters of citric acid were the world's 1918th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Salts & esters of citric acid were China ($498M), Germany ($195M), Austria ($143M), Israel ($106M), and Belgium ($72.5M).

In 2022, the top importers of Salts & esters of citric acid were United States ($178M), Germany ($102M), Netherlands ($90M), Poland ($65.2M), and France ($52.6M).

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Exporters of Salts & esters of citric acid (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$202M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)United States$69.9M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Salts & esters of citric acid grew the fastest in China ($202M), Israel ($64.6M), Germany ($44.5M), Austria ($29.8M), and India ($21M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Salts & esters of citric acid were United States ($69.9M), Germany ($30.2M), Netherlands ($26.6M), Canada ($20.5M), and Italy ($18.3M).

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Exporters of Salts & esters of citric acid (2021 - 2022)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Salts & esters of citric acid.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.11. This means that most of the exports of Salts & esters of citric acid are explained by 8 countries.

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Value of Exports in Salts & esters of citric acid

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$488M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)United States$139M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Salts & esters of citric acid. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Salts & esters of citric acid during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Salts & esters of citric acid were China ($488M), Austria ($131M), Israel ($101M), Germany ($93M), and Belgium ($38.6M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Salts & esters of citric acid were United States ($139M), Poland ($51.8M), Netherlands ($48.8M), Italy ($46.1M), and Mexico ($34.8M).

Net Trade (2022)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Salts & esters of citric acid.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Salts & esters of citric acid 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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