Acetone trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in acetone was worth $1.63 billion in 2024, about 1.62 million tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017, and up 19% 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 | $1.63B | 1.62M t |
| 2023 | $1.37B | 1.52M t |
| 2022 | $1.69B | 1.95M t |
| 2021 | $2.28B | 2.29M t |
| 2020 | $1.50B | 1.98M t |
| 2019 | $1.22B | 2.16M t |
| 2018 | $1.76B | 2.32M t |
| 2017 | $1.76B | 2.17M t |
Top acetone exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 13% of world exports, followed by Thailand and Taiwan. The top three supply 34% between them, out of 87 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $208.5M | 13% |
| Thailand | $183.4M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $167.9M | 10% |
| Spain | $156.6M | 9.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $132.2M | 8.1% |
| South Korea | $120.9M | 7.4% |
| Singapore | $112.5M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $102.3M | 6.3% |
| Finland | $93.4M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $77.1M | 4.7% |
| United States | $76.0M | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $37.8M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (16%), the United States (11%) and Germany (9%). 189 countries imported it, and the top three take 36% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $258.1M | 16% |
| United States | $179.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $144.5M | 8.9% |
| India | $141.0M | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $136.0M | 8.3% |
| Belgium | $111.5M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $69.5M | 4.3% |
| Mexico | $66.4M | 4.1% |
| Switzerland | $59.1M | 3.6% |
| France | $47.5M | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $39.2M | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $35.5M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $1.20 per kg and Saudi Arabia $0.82 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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The shipment records behind Acetone (HS 2914.11) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2914.11: Ketones: acyclic, without other oxygen function, acetone. HS 2914 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most acetone?
Germany exported $208.5 million in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by Thailand (11%) and Taiwan (10%). In all, 87 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most acetone?
China imported $258.1 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of the United States (11%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in acetone?
It was worth $1.63 billion in 2024, about 1.62 million tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.28 billion. 87 countries reported exports and 189 reported imports.
What is the average price of acetone per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $1.20 per kg and Saudi Arabia $0.82 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for acetone?
The HS code for acetone is subheading 2914.11, 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 2914 page.
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