Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Polytetrafluoroethylene. In 2022, Polytetrafluoroethylene were the world's 1862nd most traded product, with a total trade of $1.36B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Polytetrafluoroethylene grew by 8.28%, from $1.26B to $1.36B. Trade in Polytetrafluoroethylene represent 0.0057% of total world trade.
Polytetrafluoroethylene are a part of Vinyl Chloride Polymers.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Polytetrafluoroethylene were China ($322M), Germany ($189M), India ($169M), United States ($149M), and Italy ($124M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Polytetrafluoroethylene were United States ($212M), Italy ($177M), Germany ($165M), South Korea ($74.7M), and Belgium ($71.5M).
Ranking Polytetrafluoroethylene ranks 690th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description The most common use of polytetrafluoroethylene is in the lining of containers for products that are sensitive to moisture or oxygen. For example, foods such as cereals, candy, and nuts are packaged in this type of plastic. Another common use is in the production of non-stick cookware. Polytetrafluoroethylene is also used in electrical insulation, in air conditioning systems, and in the fireproofing of materials.