Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Phthalic anhydride. In 2022, Phthalic anhydride were the world's 2291st most traded product, with a total trade of $927M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Phthalic anhydride grew by 3.45%, from $896M to $927M. Trade in Phthalic anhydride represent 0.0039% of total world trade.
Phthalic anhydride are a part of Polycarboxylic Acids.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Phthalic anhydride were South Korea ($181M), Chinese Taipei ($127M), Belgium ($127M), China ($65.4M), and Austria ($60.7M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Phthalic anhydride were India ($93M), Turkey ($74.2M), Germany ($64.8M), Netherlands ($61.5M), and United States ($53.8M).
Ranking Phthalic anhydride ranks 1224th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Phthalic anhydride can be used to make polyesters, which are plastics that are used in textiles, packaging, and other industries. It is also used in the production of some pesticides, such as DDT.