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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Dictionaries and encyclopedias. In 2022, Dictionaries and encyclopedias were the world's 4028th most traded product, with a total trade of $118M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Dictionaries and encyclopedias decreased by -6.61%, from $126M to $118M. Trade in Dictionaries and encyclopedias represent 0.0005% of total world trade.

Dictionaries and encyclopedias are a part of Brochures.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Dictionaries and encyclopedias  were United Kingdom ($51.5M), China ($12.6M), Italy ($6.94M), United States ($4.82M), and Germany ($4.59M).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Dictionaries and encyclopedias were United States ($15.1M), China ($9.1M), France ($7.46M), United Arab Emirates ($5.69M), and Singapore ($5.02M).

Ranking Dictionaries and encyclopedias ranks 2960th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Dictionaries are used to look up the definition of a word, or to find the pronunciation of a word. Encyclopedias are used to find the definition of a word or to find the pronunciation of a word, as well as providing information on a broad range of topics.

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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)United Kingdom$51.5M
Top Destination (2022)United States$15.1M

In 2022 Dictionaries and encyclopedias were the world's 4028th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Dictionaries and encyclopedias were United Kingdom ($51.5M), China ($12.6M), Italy ($6.94M), United States ($4.82M), and Germany ($4.59M).

In 2022, the top importers of Dictionaries and encyclopedias were United States ($15.1M), China ($9.1M), France ($7.46M), United Arab Emirates ($5.69M), and Singapore ($5.02M).

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Exporters of Dictionaries and encyclopedias (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$4.57M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)United Arab Emirates$3.95M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Dictionaries and encyclopedias grew the fastest in China ($4.57M), Italy ($2.17M), Peru ($1.38M), Netherlands ($1.07M), and Australia ($798k).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Dictionaries and encyclopedias were United Arab Emirates ($3.95M), Kenya ($3.17M), Jordan ($2.35M), France ($1.69M), and Germany ($1.27M).

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Exporters of Dictionaries and encyclopedias (2021 - 2022)

Importers of Dictionaries and encyclopedias (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Dictionaries and encyclopedias.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.57. This means that most of the exports of Dictionaries and encyclopedias are explained by 11 countries.

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Value of Exports in Dictionaries and encyclopedias

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)United Kingdom$47.5M
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)United States$10.3M

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

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Dictionaries and encyclopedias were United Kingdom ($47.5M), Italy ($6.42M), China ($3.51M), Peru ($1.65M), and Malaysia ($1.59M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Dictionaries and encyclopedias were United States ($10.3M), United Arab Emirates ($4.69M), Kenya ($4.69M), Singapore ($4.55M), and France ($4.39M).

Net Trade (2022)

Country Comparison

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

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Dictionaries and encyclopedias 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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