Aromatic hydrocarbons trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in aromatic hydrocarbons was worth $12.03 billion in 2024, about 13.62 million tonnes. That is a fall of 13% since 2017, and up 11% 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 | $12.03B | 13.62M t |
| 2023 | $10.79B | 9.07M t |
| 2022 | $12.91B | 12.25M t |
| 2021 | $11.63B | 16.00M t |
| 2020 | $8.02B | 17.85M t |
| 2019 | $9.46B | 14.33M t |
| 2018 | $11.61B | 15.99M t |
| 2017 | $13.90B | 23.22M t |
Top aromatic hydrocarbons exporting countries
India is the largest exporter with 17% of world exports, followed by the United States and Turkey. The top three supply 38% between them, out of 88 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.03B | 17% |
| United States | $1.51B | 13% |
| Turkey | $972.1M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $812.2M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $735.2M | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $612.4M | 5.1% |
| Sweden | $581.4M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $560.3M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $531.6M | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $437.0M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $374.3M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $302.9M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Ecuador (19%), the Netherlands (18%) and Belgium (13%). 155 countries imported it, and the top three take 50% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | $2.27B | 19% |
| Netherlands | $2.19B | 18% |
| Belgium | $1.54B | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.47B | 12% |
| Singapore | $532.6M | 4.4% |
| Malaysia | $527.3M | 4.4% |
| United States | $465.3M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $412.4M | 3.4% |
| India | $324.5M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $236.2M | 2% |
| South Korea | $165.4M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $155.4M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $1.14 per kg and the Netherlands $0.87 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 2707.50: Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707, of which 65% or more by volume (including losses) distils at 250 degrees Celsius by the ISO 3405 method (equivalent to the ASTM D 86 method). HS 2707 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most aromatic hydrocarbons?
India exported $2.03 billion in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by the United States (13%) and Turkey (8%). In all, 88 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most aromatic hydrocarbons?
Ecuador imported $2.27 billion in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (18%) and Belgium (13%). The top three importers together take 50%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in aromatic hydrocarbons?
It was worth $12.03 billion in 2024, about 13.62 million tonnes. That is a fall of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $13.90 billion. 88 countries reported exports and 155 reported imports.
What is the average price of aromatic hydrocarbons per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $1.14 per kg and the Netherlands $0.87 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 aromatic hydrocarbons?
The HS code for aromatic hydrocarbons is subheading 2707.50, in chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2707 page.
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