Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Epoxides. In 2021, Epoxides were the world's 553rd most traded product, with a total trade of $4.67B. Between 2020 and 2021 the exports of Epoxides grew by 40.3%, from $3.33B to $4.67B. Trade in Epoxides represent 0.022% of total world trade.
Epoxides are a part of Organic chemicals. They include Methyloxirane (propylene oxide), 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane(epichlorohy-drin), Oxirane (ethylene oxide), and Epoxides, epoxy-alcohols,-phenols,-ethers nes, derivs.
Exports In 2021 the top exporters of Epoxides were Netherlands ($998M), Germany ($668M), Thailand ($551M), Saudi Arabia ($513M), and United States ($458M).
Imports In 2021 the top importers of Epoxides were China ($987M), Germany ($661M), Belgium ($483M), Netherlands ($362M), and South Korea ($306M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Epoxides was 3.68%, making it the 1068th lowest tariff using the HS4 product classification.
Ranking Epoxides ranks 36th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Epoxides are used as chemical intermediates in the production of polyurethanes, epoxy resins, and polyesters. Epoxyalcohols are used as chemical intermediates in the production of epoxy resins. Epoxyphenols are used as chemical intermediates in the production of epoxy resins. Epoxyethers are used as chemical intermediates in the production of epoxy resins. Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers are used as chemical intermediates in the production of epoxy resins.