Aromatic carboxylic acids (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in aromatic carboxylic acids (other) was worth $792.8 million in 2024, about 65.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $792.8M | 65.7K t |
| 2023 | $870.2M | 61.6K t |
| 2022 | $970.9M | 70.9K t |
| 2021 | $866.7M | 66.9K t |
| 2020 | $875.8M | 62.9K t |
| 2019 | $922.0M | 60.8K t |
| 2018 | $833.8M | 73.9K t |
| 2017 | $706.4M | 63.6K t |
Top aromatic carboxylic acids (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (43%), India (20%) and Germany (9%). 84 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 72%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $344.2M | 43% |
| India | $155.6M | 20% |
| Germany | $72.6M | 9.2% |
| United States | $68.1M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $29.7M | 3.8% |
| France | $23.0M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $14.8M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $12.7M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $12.3M | 1.6% |
| Japan | $10.6M | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $9.4M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $7.0M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (12%), India (11%) and Germany (9%). 164 countries imported it, and the top three take 32% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $91.3M | 12% |
| India | $90.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $73.2M | 9.2% |
| Italy | $52.5M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $48.3M | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $47.8M | 6% |
| Canada | $29.5M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $25.7M | 3.2% |
| China | $25.2M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $18.9M | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $16.2M | 2% |
| Austria | $15.8M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $115.96 per kg and South Korea $8.60 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 2916.39: Acids: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, other than benzoic acid, its salts and esters, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride, phenylacetic acid and its salts. HS 2916 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most aromatic carboxylic acids (other)?
China exported $344.2 million in 2024, 43% of the world total, followed by India (20%) and Germany (9%). In all, 84 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most aromatic carboxylic acids (other)?
The United States imported $91.3 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of India (11%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in aromatic carboxylic acids (other)?
It was worth $792.8 million in 2024, about 65.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $970.9 million. 84 countries reported exports and 164 reported imports.
What is the average price of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $115.96 per kg and South Korea $8.60 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 aromatic carboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for aromatic carboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2916.39, 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 2916 page.
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