Aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) was worth $2.77 billion in 2024, about 1.54 million tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017, and up 17% 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 | $2.77B | 1.54M t |
| 2023 | $2.36B | 1.37M t |
| 2022 | $2.85B | 1.53M t |
| 2021 | $2.67B | 1.59M t |
| 2020 | $1.85B | 1.58M t |
| 2019 | $2.23B | 1.60M t |
| 2018 | $2.54B | 1.43M t |
| 2017 | $2.62B | 1.38M t |
Top aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by South Korea and Taiwan. The top three supply 57% between them, out of 82 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $785.9M | 28% |
| South Korea | $510.3M | 18% |
| Taiwan | $277.4M | 10% |
| Spain | $218.6M | 7.9% |
| United States | $162.4M | 5.9% |
| India | $109.1M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $108.8M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $104.6M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $96.1M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $72.4M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $47.3M | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $41.2M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of China and Egypt. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 156 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $307.3M | 11% |
| China | $266.5M | 9.6% |
| Egypt | $237.5M | 8.6% |
| India | $174.3M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $165.9M | 6% |
| Vietnam | $121.1M | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $117.6M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $103.3M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $92.7M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $83.8M | 3% |
| Mexico | $79.6M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $65.0M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $3.37 per kg and Taiwan $1.28 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 2917.39: Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: n.e.c. in item no. 2917.3. HS 2917 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other)?
China exported $785.9 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by South Korea (18%) and Taiwan (10%). In all, 82 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other)?
The United States imported $307.3 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of China (10%) and Egypt (9%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other)?
It was worth $2.77 billion in 2024, about 1.54 million tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.85 billion. 82 countries reported exports and 156 reported imports.
What is the average price of aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $3.37 per kg and Taiwan $1.28 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 polycarboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2917.39, 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 2917 page.
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