Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Benzyl alcohol. In 2023, Benzyl alcohol were the world's 3675th most traded product, with a total trade of $196M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Benzyl alcohol decreased by -23.6%, from $256M to $196M. Trade in Benzyl alcohol represent 0.00087% of total world trade.
Benzyl alcohol are a part of Cyclic Alcohols.
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Benzyl alcohol were China ($65.7M), India ($41.2M), Germany ($38M), Netherlands ($27.4M), and United States ($8.04M).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Benzyl alcohol were United States ($26M), Japan ($14.7M), United Kingdom ($12.3M), South Korea ($10.5M), and Germany ($10.1M).
Ranking Benzyl alcohol ranks 831st in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Benzyl alcohol is used as a topical disinfectant, as a solvent, and in perfumes. It is also used as a solvent in the production of many drugs and as a flavoring agent in foods. How does benzyl alcohol affect the environment? Benzyl alcohol has low toxicity to aquatic life. It is not expected to persist in the environment and is not expected to bioaccumulate. How does benzyl alcohol affect the human body? Benzyl alcohol is used as a topical disinfectant, as a solvent, and in perfumes.