Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Silver compounds other than silver nitrate. In 2023, Silver compounds other than silver nitrate were the world's 3848th most traded product, with a total trade of $151M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Silver compounds other than silver nitrate decreased by -55%, from $336M to $151M. Trade in Silver compounds other than silver nitrate represent 0.00067% of total world trade.
Silver compounds other than silver nitrate are a part of Precious Metal Compounds.
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Silver compounds other than silver nitrate were Germany ($28.7M), Japan ($25.7M), United Kingdom ($18.7M), United States ($16.3M), and Singapore ($15.9M).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Silver compounds other than silver nitrate were Malaysia ($17.3M), Singapore ($16.1M), Switzerland ($13.5M), Czechia ($7.76M), and Netherlands ($7.72M).
Ranking Silver compounds other than silver nitrate ranks 72nd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description One common use of silver compounds is as an antibacterial agent. Silver ions kills bacteria by interfering with the bacteria's DNA. A second common use of silver compounds is as a fungicide and disinfectant. Silver ions have been shown to kill and inhibit the growth of fungi. A third common use of silver compounds is as a fabric dye. Silver nitrate can be used to bleach fabric.