Aromatic ethers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in aromatic ethers was worth $513.1 million in 2024, about 55.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 58% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $513.1M | 55.6K t |
| 2023 | $541.1M | 53.9K t |
| 2022 | $896.6M | 66.3K t |
| 2021 | $925.3M | 63.1K t |
| 2020 | $866.6M | 80.2K t |
| 2019 | $986.0M | 121.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.13B | 107.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.21B | 239.9K t |
Top aromatic ethers exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 46% of world exports, followed by Germany and India. The top three supply 72% between them, out of 65 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $236.1M | 46% |
| Germany | $74.4M | 15% |
| India | $56.9M | 11% |
| Japan | $42.2M | 8.2% |
| United States | $20.4M | 4% |
| France | $13.3M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $12.9M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $10.7M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $7.8M | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $7.8M | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $5.9M | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $4.6M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Taiwan and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 141 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $62.7M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $54.0M | 11% |
| China | $52.3M | 10% |
| Germany | $32.7M | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $31.4M | 6.1% |
| Indonesia | $26.1M | 5.1% |
| Spain | $25.6M | 5% |
| India | $23.8M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $19.9M | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $19.5M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $19.1M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $14.6M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $24.17 per kg and the United States $4.56 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 2909.30: Ethers: aromatic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. HS 2909 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most aromatic ethers?
China exported $236.1 million in 2024, 46% of the world total, followed by Germany (14%) and India (11%). In all, 65 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most aromatic ethers?
The United States imported $62.7 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Taiwan (11%) and China (10%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in aromatic ethers?
It was worth $513.1 million in 2024, about 55.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 58% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $1.21 billion. 65 countries reported exports and 141 reported imports.
What is the average price of aromatic ethers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $24.17 per kg and the United States $4.56 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 ethers?
The HS code for aromatic ethers is subheading 2909.30, 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 2909 page.
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