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292310 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2022
World Trade $417MRnk 3110 / 4648
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $146M | $63.3MChina | South Korea
2022
Product Complexity 0.69Rnk 1294 / 4653
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) 13.4%Rnk 1268 / 4648
2022
Share of World Trade 0.0018%Rnk 3110 / 4648

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Choline, salts. In 2022, Choline, salts were the world's 3110th most traded product, with a total trade of $417M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Choline, salts grew by 13.4%, from $368M to $417M. Trade in Choline, salts represent 0.0018% of total world trade.

Choline, salts are a part of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Choline, salts  were China ($146M), Belgium ($83.5M), Italy ($61.3M), United States ($59M), and India ($14M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Choline, salts were South Korea ($63.3M), Argentina ($33.5M), United States ($29.9M), Germany ($20.7M), and Brazil ($20.4M).

Ranking Choline, salts ranks 1294th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Choline is used in the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, as well as phospholipids that are important for cell membranes. Choline salts are used as emulsifiers, leavening agents, or thickeners in food products.

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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$146M
Top Destination (2022)South Korea$63.3M

In 2022 Choline, salts were the world's 3110th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Choline, salts were China ($146M), Belgium ($83.5M), Italy ($61.3M), United States ($59M), and India ($14M).

In 2022, the top importers of Choline, salts were South Korea ($63.3M), Argentina ($33.5M), United States ($29.9M), Germany ($20.7M), and Brazil ($20.4M).

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Exporters of Choline, salts (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$23.6M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Argentina$13M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Choline, salts grew the fastest in China ($23.6M), United States ($19.5M), Belgium ($16.4M), India ($7.58M), and Saudi Arabia ($4.15M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Choline, salts were Argentina ($13M), Italy ($7.34M), Russia ($5.61M), Thailand ($4.6M), and Netherlands ($4.17M).

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Exporters of Choline, salts (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Choline, salts (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Choline, salts.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 2.83. This means that most of the exports of Choline, salts are explained by 7 countries.

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Value of Exports in Choline, salts

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$144M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)South Korea$59.8M

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

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Choline, salts were China ($144M), Belgium ($80.1M), Italy ($44.1M), United States ($29.1M), and India ($12.7M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Choline, salts were South Korea ($59.8M), Argentina ($33.4M), Brazil ($20.3M), Thailand ($19.7M), and Russia ($15.6M).

Net Trade (2022)

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Choline, salts 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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