Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Polyhydric acyclic alcohols nes. In 2023, Polyhydric acyclic alcohols nes were the world's 2715th most traded product, with a total trade of $569M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Polyhydric acyclic alcohols nes decreased by -20.5%, from $716M to $569M. Trade in Polyhydric acyclic alcohols nes represent 0.0025% of total world trade.
Polyhydric acyclic alcohols nes are a part of Acyclic alcohol derivatives (halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated).
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Polyhydric acyclic alcohols nes were China ($286M), Finland ($81.7M), France ($50.3M), United States ($34.1M), and Germany ($19.6M).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Polyhydric acyclic alcohols nes were United States ($97.1M), Japan ($49.5M), Poland ($45.6M), Italy ($40M), and Germany ($35.6M).
Ranking Polyhydric acyclic alcohols nes ranks 1021st in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Polyhydric acyclic alcohols are made up of three or more hydroxyl groups, are water soluble, and are not capable of forming hydrogen bonds with each other. They are used primarily to make low-melting point waxes, which can be used in candles, crayons, and soaps. What is the difference between a hydroxyl group and an alcohol? An alcohol has one hydroxyl group, while a hydroxyl group has one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms.