Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Esters of formic acid. In 2022, Esters of formic acid were the world's 4361st most traded product, with a total trade of $47.5M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Esters of formic acid decreased by -7.22%, from $51.2M to $47.5M. Trade in Esters of formic acid represent 0.0002% of total world trade.
Esters of formic acid are a part of Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Esters of formic acid were China ($10.5M), United Kingdom ($7.06M), Germany ($5.59M), India ($4.24M), and United States ($4.08M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Esters of formic acid were United States ($7.51M), Brazil ($3.13M), Saudi Arabia ($2.87M), Switzerland ($2.55M), and Germany ($2.12M).
Ranking Esters of formic acid ranks 164th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Formic acid reacts with alcohol to form esters, which are compounds that contain both the acidic hydrogen and the alcohol. Esters can be used as solvents, plasticizers, and preservatives.