Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Phosphinates and phosphonates. In 2020, Phosphinates and phosphonates were the world's 3807th most traded product, with a total trade of $142M. Between 2019 and 2020 the exports of Phosphinates and phosphonates decreased by -17.5%, from $172M to $142M. Trade in Phosphinates and phosphonates represent 0.00085% of total world trade.
Phosphinates and phosphonates are a part of Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites).
Exports In 2020 the top exporters of Phosphinates and phosphonates were China ($89.5M), Switzerland ($10.8M), Germany ($5.02M), Italy ($4.27M), and India ($2.92M).
Imports In 2020 the top importers of Phosphinates and phosphonates were Germany ($19.1M), United States ($14.6M), Malaysia ($14.6M), Japan ($11.9M), and Italy ($7.1M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Phosphinates and phosphonates was 4.01%, making it the 5057th lowest tariff using the HS6 product classification.
Ranking Phosphinates and phosphonates ranks 2573rd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Phosphinates are used in the manufacture of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides. Phosphonates are used in the production of plastics, fire retardants, water-treatment chemicals, and corrosion inhibitors.