Product intelligence · HS 285290 · 2024 data

Inorganic or organic compounds of mercury: excluding amalgams, not chemically defined,

Global exports of inorganic or organic compounds of mercury: excluding amalgams, not chemically defined, totalled $11,574,973 in 2024, a -27.5% change from the previous year. Traded by 64 countries across 495 bilateral corridors, with demand from 146 importing markets. The long-term trend is rapid decline.

Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 19952024 · Updated: 2026-07-17

Global trade

$11.6M

-27.5% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

-29.8%

5Y: -19.3%

Supply structure

Diversified

HHI 0.101

Volatility

Low

Score 17/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, inorganic or organic compounds of mercury: excluding amalgams, not chemically defined, trade exhibited significant decline, with global flows reaching $11,574,973 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of -29.8% (five-year: -19.3%). The all-time peak of $127,846,672 was recorded in 2016; the current level is 91% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 45% of years recorded positive growth, indicating significant cyclicality with frequent contractions. Trend momentum is decelerating (-13.5% acceleration).

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is diversified (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.101). The three largest exporters — Singapore ($20.2M), Philippines ($13.9M), and Germany ($3.4M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at -71.7% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.069). The three largest import markets are United Arab Emirates ($1.9M), Singapore ($912.5K), and Poland ($899.2K). The largest importing market sources from 5 different supplying countries.

The dominant trade corridor is Singapore → Panama at $15.4M, representing 100.0% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for inorganic or organic compounds of mercury: excluding amalgams, not chemically defined, is 17 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, contracting demand signals caution before committing resources. The diversified supply landscape means many competitors but also multiple entry points and buyer relationships to target.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $127,846,672 in 2016. Currently 91% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$115,501,790+67.2%
2016$127,846,672+10.7%
2017$59,876,120-53.2%
2018$51,208,174-14.5%
2019$33,863,849-33.9%
2020$20,772,351-38.7%
2021$33,525,321+61.4%
2022$17,383,417-48.1%
2023$15,955,825-8.2%
2024$11,574,973-27.5%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of inorganic or organic compounds of mercury: excluding amalgams, not chemically defined, in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for inorganic or organic compounds of mercury: excluding amalgams, not chemically defined,.

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for inorganic or organic compounds of mercury: excluding amalgams, not chemically defined,, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1SingaporePanama$15.4M+29359.6%
2PhilippinesChina$13.3M+940.1%
3SingaporeUnited Kingdom$3.3M+56.5%
4IndiaUnited Arab Emirates$1.9M+1.4%
5SpainIndonesia$1.3M+625.6%
6SurinameGuyana$1.0M+111.0%
7GermanySingapore$850.2K+392.7%
8ItalyPoland$840.1K+144.5%

Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.

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Sources, definitions & methodology

Data source

OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 19952024.

Key indicators

HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.

How this page is made

All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.