321290 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail. In 2022, Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail were the world's 1729th most traded product, with a total trade of $1.57B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail grew by 0.36%, from $1.56B to $1.57B. Trade in Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail represent 0.0066% of total world trade.

Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail are a part of Nonaqueous Pigments.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail  were Germany ($333M), United States ($190M), France ($89M), Japan ($85.8M), and Netherlands ($85M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail were United States ($165M), Germany ($135M), Belgium ($82.5M), China ($73.8M), and Mexico ($60.1M).

Ranking Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail ranks 1630th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Pigments are substances that are insoluble or sparingly soluble in water, and are the basic component of most paints. The main uses of pigments are to provide color to paints, inks, and other products, to protect surfaces from sunlight, weather, or chemicals, to convey information, and as a raw material for organic compounds.

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The following visualization shows the latest trends on Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail. 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$333M
Top Destination (2022)United States$165M

In 2022 Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail were the world's 1729th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail were Germany ($333M), United States ($190M), France ($89M), Japan ($85.8M), and Netherlands ($85M).

In 2022, the top importers of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail were United States ($165M), Germany ($135M), Belgium ($82.5M), China ($73.8M), and Mexico ($60.1M).

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Exporters of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail (2022)
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Importers of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)United States$23.7M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Kuwait$17.4M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail grew the fastest in United States ($23.7M), Saudi Arabia ($10.3M), France ($9.04M), Ireland ($8.66M), and India ($6.92M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail were Kuwait ($17.4M), United States ($13.9M), Indonesia ($10.4M), Mexico ($9.28M), and Turkey ($4.14M).

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Exporters of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.47. This means that most of the exports of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail are explained by 22 countries.

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Value of Exports in Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)Germany$197M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)Mexico$49.6M

This map shows which countries export or import more of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail were Germany ($197M), Japan ($69.1M), Netherlands ($53.1M), India ($43.9M), and France ($33.3M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail were Mexico ($49.6M), Indonesia ($37.3M), Vietnam ($35.2M), Thailand ($31.4M), and Turkey ($23.8M).

Net Trade (2022)

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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Pigments for paints, dyes, etc packaged for retail by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

Diversification Frontier

Specialization

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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