Amine trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in amine was worth $11.15 billion in 2024, about 3.86 million tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $11.15B | 3.86M t |
| 2023 | $10.74B | 3.22M t |
| 2022 | $13.11B | 3.50M t |
| 2021 | $11.14B | 3.76M t |
| 2020 | $8.57B | 3.42M t |
| 2019 | $9.74B | 3.56M t |
| 2018 | $10.64B | 3.74M t |
| 2017 | $9.27B | 3.64M t |
Top amine exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by the United States and Belgium. The top three supply 49% between them, out of 110 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.70B | 24% |
| United States | $1.42B | 13% |
| Belgium | $1.32B | 12% |
| Germany | $1.05B | 9.4% |
| India | $867.2M | 7.8% |
| France | $591.3M | 5.3% |
| Japan | $425.1M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $423.7M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $348.3M | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $294.6M | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $210.0M | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $200.7M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of India and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 188 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.33B | 12% |
| India | $839.2M | 7.5% |
| United States | $830.0M | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $752.6M | 6.8% |
| South Korea | $696.6M | 6.3% |
| China | $632.0M | 5.7% |
| Japan | $552.9M | 5% |
| Belgium | $544.8M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $510.0M | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $305.0M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $287.1M | 2.6% |
| Russia | $287.1M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $5.54 per kg and Belgium $2.17 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 2921: Amine-function compounds. HS 2921 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most amine?
China exported $2.70 billion in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by the United States (13%) and Belgium (12%). In all, 110 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most amine?
Germany imported $1.33 billion in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of India (8%) and the United States (7%). 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 amine?
It was worth $11.15 billion in 2024, about 3.86 million tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $13.11 billion. 110 countries reported exports and 188 reported imports.
What is the average price of amine per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $5.54 per kg and Belgium $2.17 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for amine?
The HS code for amine is heading 2921, in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2921 page.
How can I find amine buyers and suppliers?
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