Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Nitrile Compounds. In 2022, Nitrile Compounds were the world's 500th most traded product, with a total trade of $6.34B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Nitrile Compounds decreased by -9.22%, from $6.99B to $6.34B. Trade in Nitrile Compounds represent 0.027% of total world trade.
Nitrile Compounds are a part of Organic chemicals. They include Acrylonitrile, Nitrile-function compounds, nes, and 1-cyanoguanidine (dicyandiamide).
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Nitrile Compounds were China ($1.77B), United States ($983M), Germany ($656M), Netherlands ($595M), and South Korea ($488M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Nitrile Compounds were India ($719M), Netherlands ($527M), South Korea ($509M), United States ($476M), and China ($466M).
Ranking Nitrile Compounds ranks 163rd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Nitrile-function compounds are used in many ways. They are often used as plasticizers, or substances that make plastics more flexible. They are also used as lubricants, or substances that reduce friction. Nitrile-function compounds are also used in the production of tires and synthetic rubber.