n-Propyl alcohol, also known as 1-Propyl alcohol, is a colorless liquid used primarily as a solvent in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, coatings, cleaners and other industrial applications. It is imported into India to meet domestic demand of around 7,000 tonnes per year, as it is not produced locally. The largest import ports are Kandla and JNPT, with main exporting countries being Taiwan, the United States and South Africa. Global demand is approximately 0.2 million tonnes annually.