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252620 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2022
World Trade $981MRnk 2222 / 4648
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $159M | $122MChina | Germany
2022
Product Complexity -0.023Rnk 2556 / 4653
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) -1.02%Rnk 3122 / 4648
2022
Share of World Trade 0.0041%Rnk 2222 / 4648

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Natural steatite, crushed or powdered. In 2022, Natural steatite, crushed or powdered were the world's 2222nd most traded product, with a total trade of $981M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Natural steatite, crushed or powdered decreased by -1.02%, from $992M to $981M. Trade in Natural steatite, crushed or powdered represent 0.0041% of total world trade.

Natural steatite, crushed or powdered are a part of Soapstone.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Natural steatite, crushed or powdered  were China ($159M), United States ($110M), France ($100M), Pakistan ($94.6M), and Netherlands ($80.6M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Natural steatite, crushed or powdered were Germany ($122M), United States ($107M), Japan ($52.3M), Belgium ($51.4M), and Italy ($50.9M).

Ranking Natural steatite, crushed or powdered ranks 2556th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Natural steatite, crushed or powdered, is typically used as a polishing agent in paints, waxes, and polishes.

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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$159M
Top Destination (2022)Germany$122M

In 2022 Natural steatite, crushed or powdered were the world's 2222nd most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Natural steatite, crushed or powdered were China ($159M), United States ($110M), France ($100M), Pakistan ($94.6M), and Netherlands ($80.6M).

In 2022, the top importers of Natural steatite, crushed or powdered were Germany ($122M), United States ($107M), Japan ($52.3M), Belgium ($51.4M), and Italy ($50.9M).

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Exporters of Natural steatite, crushed or powdered (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)Pakistan$26.7M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)United States$11.7M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Natural steatite, crushed or powdered grew the fastest in Pakistan ($26.7M), France ($11.8M), Italy ($3.23M), Austria ($2.67M), and Turkey ($2.58M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Natural steatite, crushed or powdered were United States ($11.7M), Belgium ($11M), Italy ($8.42M), France ($6.75M), and South Korea ($5.88M).

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Exporters of Natural steatite, crushed or powdered (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Natural steatite, crushed or powdered (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Natural steatite, crushed or powdered.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.96. This means that most of the exports of Natural steatite, crushed or powdered are explained by 15 countries.

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Value of Exports in Natural steatite, crushed or powdered

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$128M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Germany$112M

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

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Natural steatite, crushed or powdered were China ($128M), Pakistan ($93.5M), France ($72.4M), Austria ($56.5M), and Finland ($53M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Natural steatite, crushed or powdered were Germany ($112M), Mexico ($42.5M), Japan ($41.1M), Thailand ($35M), and Indonesia ($33.7M).

Net Trade (2022)

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

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Natural steatite, crushed or powdered 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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