Ethers

Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Ethers. In 2022, Ethers were the world's 229th most traded product, with a total trade of $19.2B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Ethers grew by 27.8%, from $15B to $19.2B. Trade in Ethers represent 0.081% of total world trade.

Ethers are a part of Organic chemicals. They include Acyclic ethers nes, derivatives of acyclic ethers, Ether-alcohols nes, derivatives of ether-alcohols, Monobutyl ethers of ethylene and diethylene glycol, 2,2'-oxydiethanol(diethylene glycol), Aromatic ethers, derivatives, Alcohol, ether, ketone peroxides, derivatives, Monoalkyl ethers of ethylene, diethylene glycol, nes, Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and derivatives, Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic ethers and derivs, and Diethyl ether, among others.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Ethers  were United States ($4.66B), China ($2.96B), Netherlands ($1.99B), Saudi Arabia ($1.89B), and Germany ($1.08B).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Ethers were Japan ($2.28B), Singapore ($2.01B), Netherlands ($1.46B), Mexico ($1.45B), and China ($1.06B).

Ranking Ethers ranks 519th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Ethers are typically used as solvents, while ether-alcohols are used in the production of pharmaceuticals. Ether-phenols are used in the production of dyes and synthetic resins. Ether-alcohol-phenols are used in the production of pesticides. Alcohol peroxides are used in the production of esters, ethers, and phenols. Ether peroxides are used in the production of esters, ethers, and phenols. Ketone peroxides are used in the production of esters, ethers, and phenols. Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives are used in the production of pesticides.