Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol. In 2022, Propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol were the world's 1603rd most traded product, with a total trade of $1.77B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol decreased by -5.54%, from $1.88B to $1.77B. Trade in Propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol represent 0.0075% of total world trade.
Propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol are a part of Acyclic Alcohols.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol were United States ($390M), China ($194M), Netherlands ($153M), South Africa ($140M), and Chinese Taipei ($125M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol were Belgium ($164M), United States ($137M), India ($131M), China ($98M), and Germany ($96.1M).
Ranking Propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol ranks 1034th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description The difference between propyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol is that propyl alcohol is less toxic and more soluble, and isopropyl alcohol is more toxic and less soluble. Propyl alcohol is often used as a solvent for oils and grease, while isopropyl alcohol is used for cleaning and sterilizing.