Acetic acid esters (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in acetic acid esters (other) was worth $2.14 billion in 2024, about 1.47 million tonnes. That is an increase of 58% since 2017, and up 6% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.14B | 1.47M t |
| 2023 | $2.02B | 1.18M t |
| 2022 | $2.29B | 919.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.22B | 868.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.50B | 821.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.51B | 790.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.63B | 801.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.36B | 838.4K t |
Top acetic acid esters (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 49% of world exports, followed by the United States and Germany. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 93 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.05B | 49% |
| United States | $156.9M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $141.0M | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $128.9M | 6% |
| India | $126.1M | 5.9% |
| Taiwan | $104.5M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $66.4M | 3.1% |
| France | $65.0M | 3% |
| Switzerland | $50.4M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $47.2M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $43.4M | 2% |
| Spain | $42.2M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Singapore (15%), South Korea (6%) and the United States (6%). 161 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $319.5M | 15% |
| South Korea | $137.7M | 6.4% |
| United States | $130.4M | 6.1% |
| Indonesia | $128.7M | 6% |
| Germany | $100.7M | 4.7% |
| India | $100.6M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $89.4M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $76.3M | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $73.7M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $72.6M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $69.2M | 3.2% |
| France | $64.0M | 3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $3.12 per kg and China $1.04 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2915.39: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: esters of acetic acid n.e.c. in item no. 2915.3. HS 2915 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most acetic acid esters (other)?
China exported $1.05 billion in 2024, 49% of the world total, followed by the United States (7%) and Germany (7%). In all, 93 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most acetic acid esters (other)?
Singapore imported $319.5 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (6%) and the United States (6%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in acetic acid esters (other)?
It was worth $2.14 billion in 2024, about 1.47 million tonnes. That is an increase of 58% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.29 billion. 93 countries reported exports and 161 reported imports.
What is the average price of acetic acid esters (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $3.12 per kg and China $1.04 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for acetic acid esters (other)?
The HS code for acetic acid esters (other) is subheading 2915.39, in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2915 page.
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