Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Benzyl alcohol. In 2022, Benzyl alcohol were the world's 3557th most traded product, with a total trade of $253M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Benzyl alcohol grew by 25%, from $202M to $253M. Trade in Benzyl alcohol represent 0.0011% of total world trade.
Benzyl alcohol are a part of Cyclic Alcohols.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Benzyl alcohol were China ($66.6M), Germany ($56M), India ($54.2M), Netherlands ($48.5M), and United States ($11.9M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Benzyl alcohol were United States ($37.6M), Brazil ($19M), Japan ($18.6M), Italy ($17M), and United Kingdom ($13.9M).
Ranking Benzyl alcohol ranks 718th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Benzyl alcohol is used as a topical disinfectant, as a solvent, and in perfumes. It is also used as a solvent in the production of many drugs and as a flavoring agent in foods. How does benzyl alcohol affect the environment? Benzyl alcohol has low toxicity to aquatic life. It is not expected to persist in the environment and is not expected to bioaccumulate. How does benzyl alcohol affect the human body? Benzyl alcohol is used as a topical disinfectant, as a solvent, and in perfumes.