Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Silver compounds other than silver nitrate. In 2022, Silver compounds other than silver nitrate were the world's 3221st most traded product, with a total trade of $365M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Silver compounds other than silver nitrate decreased by -38.3%, from $591M to $365M. Trade in Silver compounds other than silver nitrate represent 0.0015% of total world trade.
Silver compounds other than silver nitrate are a part of Precious Metal Compounds.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Silver compounds other than silver nitrate were United Kingdom ($210M), Japan ($25.5M), Germany ($25.5M), Chinese Taipei ($24.4M), and Netherlands ($11.9M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Silver compounds other than silver nitrate were Netherlands ($99.5M), Belgium ($74.9M), Germany ($36.3M), Singapore ($26.4M), and Czechia ($18.3M).
Ranking Silver compounds other than silver nitrate ranks 243rd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description One common use of silver compounds is as an antibacterial agent. Silver ions kills bacteria by interfering with the bacteria's DNA. A second common use of silver compounds is as a fungicide and disinfectant. Silver ions have been shown to kill and inhibit the growth of fungi. A third common use of silver compounds is as a fabric dye. Silver nitrate can be used to bleach fabric.