Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Chlorates and Perchlorates. In 2022, Chlorates and Perchlorates were the world's 985th most traded product, with a total trade of $781M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Chlorates and Perchlorates grew by 26.4%, from $618M to $781M. Trade in Chlorates and Perchlorates represent 0.0033% of total world trade.
Chlorates and Perchlorates are a part of Inorganic chemicals. They include Sodium chlorate, Perchlorates, bromates & per-,iodates & per- of metal, and Chlorates of metals except sodium.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Chlorates and Perchlorates were Canada ($244M), France ($90.1M), China ($85.3M), United States ($53.6M), and Finland ($51M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Chlorates and Perchlorates were United States ($195M), Japan ($62.1M), Belgium ($33.6M), Russia ($27M), and Portugal ($27M).
Ranking Chlorates and Perchlorates ranks 664th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Chlorates and perchlorates are often used as oxidizing agents in the manufacture of matches, fireworks, and explosives. Bromates and perbromates are often used as oxidizing agents in the manufacture of bleach. Iodates and periodates are often used as oxidizing agents in the manufacture of paper, plastics, and textiles.