Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Nitrates of metals except potassium and bismuth. In 2023, Nitrates of metals except potassium and bismuth were the world's 2766th most traded product, with a total trade of $541M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Nitrates of metals except potassium and bismuth decreased by -1.67%, from $551M to $541M. Trade in Nitrates of metals except potassium and bismuth represent 0.0024% of total world trade.
Nitrates of metals except potassium and bismuth are a part of Nitrites and Nitrates.
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Nitrates of metals except potassium and bismuth were China ($117M), South Africa ($96.2M), Norway ($46.4M), Malaysia ($26.7M), and Belgium ($26.5M).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Nitrates of metals except potassium and bismuth were United Kingdom ($89.3M), United States ($30.7M), Japan ($26.6M), France ($22.6M), and Germany ($21M).
Ranking Nitrates of metals except potassium and bismuth ranks 3062nd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Nitrates are used in the manufacture of fertilizers--they are often used in a mixture with ammonium nitrate. Potassium nitrate is also used in the manufacture of black gunpowder, and in the production of matches. Bismuth nitrate is used for therapeutic purposes in the treatment of stomach and bowel disorders.