Ethers

Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Ethers. In 2023, Ethers were the world's 238th most traded product, with a total trade of $16.8B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Ethers decreased by -12.8%, from $19.3B to $16.8B. Trade in Ethers represent 0.074% of total world trade.

Ethers are a part of Organic chemicals. They include Acyclic ethers and derivatives, Ether-alcohols nes, derivatives of ether-alcohols, Monobutyl ethers of ethylene and diethylene glycol, 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 2023 the top exporters of Ethers  were United States ($4.82B), China ($2.53B), Saudi Arabia ($1.58B), Netherlands ($1.39B), and Germany ($933M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Ethers were Japan ($2.04B), Mexico ($1.75B), Singapore ($1.54B), Netherlands ($1.07B), and Malaysia ($793M).

Ranking Ethers ranks 652nd 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.