Alkylphenols trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in alkylphenols was worth $142.3 million in 2024, about 77.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017, and down 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 | $142.3M | 77.6K t |
| 2023 | $151.4M | 75.5K t |
| 2022 | $176.6M | 79.5K t |
| 2021 | $159.4M | 86.6K t |
| 2020 | $117.5M | 80.7K t |
| 2019 | $152.0M | 91.0K t |
| 2018 | $170.9M | 92.3K t |
| 2017 | $160.4M | 100.2K t |
Top alkylphenols exporting countries
Exports are led by Taiwan (30%), the United States (14%) and the United Kingdom (13%). 45 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 57%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $43.3M | 30% |
| United States | $19.3M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $18.4M | 13% |
| Poland | $11.9M | 8.3% |
| South Korea | $11.8M | 8.3% |
| Japan | $10.9M | 7.7% |
| China | $10.5M | 7.4% |
| India | $4.4M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $3.1M | 2.2% |
| Russia | $2.5M | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (16%), China (11%) and Singapore (8%). 108 countries imported it, and the top three take 34% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $22.3M | 16% |
| China | $15.0M | 11% |
| Singapore | $11.5M | 8.1% |
| Ireland | $9.2M | 6.5% |
| Malaysia | $7.9M | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $7.8M | 5.5% |
| Portugal | $7.3M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $6.7M | 4.7% |
| Canada | $5.3M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 2.9% |
| France | $4.0M | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.7M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $2.25 per kg and Japan $1.47 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 2907.13: Monophenols: octylphenol, nonylphenol and their isomers, salts thereof. HS 2907 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most alkylphenols?
Taiwan exported $43.3 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by the United States (14%) and the United Kingdom (13%). In all, 45 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most alkylphenols?
India imported $22.3 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of China (11%) and Singapore (8%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in alkylphenols?
It was worth $142.3 million in 2024, about 77.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $176.6 million. 45 countries reported exports and 108 reported imports.
What is the average price of alkylphenols per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $2.25 per kg and Japan $1.47 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 alkylphenols?
The HS code for alkylphenols is subheading 2907.13, 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 2907 page.
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