Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Terephthalic acid, its salts. In 2022, Terephthalic acid, its salts were the world's 453rd most traded product, with a total trade of $8.97B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Terephthalic acid, its salts grew by 34.1%, from $6.68B to $8.97B. Trade in Terephthalic acid, its salts represent 0.038% of total world trade.
Terephthalic acid, its salts are a part of Polycarboxylic Acids.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Terephthalic acid, its salts were China ($2.95B), South Korea ($1.43B), Thailand ($928M), Chinese Taipei ($836M), and Belgium ($562M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Terephthalic acid, its salts were Turkey ($1.65B), India ($1.41B), Vietnam ($801M), Oman ($594M), and United States ($557M).
Ranking Terephthalic acid, its salts ranks 1316th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Terephthalic acid and its salts are used as feedstock for the production of polyesters, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Terephthalic acid and its salts are used as feedstock for the production of polyesters, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). What is the number one use of terephthalic acid? The number one use of terephthalic acid is as feedstock for the production of polyesters, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET).