Benzothiazole compounds trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in benzothiazole compounds was worth $581.4 million in 2024, about 148.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 14% since 2017, and down 0% 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 | $581.4M | 148.8K t |
| 2023 | $582.4M | 127.3K t |
| 2022 | $831.5M | 150.7K t |
| 2021 | $771.9M | 176.7K t |
| 2020 | $565.3M | 135.8K t |
| 2019 | $743.6M | 155.1K t |
| 2018 | $774.4M | 162.8K t |
| 2017 | $673.1M | 155.9K t |
Top benzothiazole compounds exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 60% of world exports, followed by Belgium and the United States. The top three supply 79% between them, out of 69 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $350.1M | 60% |
| Belgium | $78.5M | 14% |
| United States | $30.8M | 5.3% |
| India | $25.9M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $25.4M | 4.4% |
| Slovakia | $17.0M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $12.9M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $11.8M | 2% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 0.7% |
| France | $3.7M | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $2.8M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Brazil and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 125 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $107.9M | 19% |
| Brazil | $41.1M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $38.6M | 6.6% |
| India | $29.4M | 5.1% |
| Mexico | $29.3M | 5% |
| Japan | $29.0M | 5% |
| Thailand | $24.7M | 4.3% |
| Vietnam | $23.4M | 4% |
| South Korea | $22.8M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $22.3M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $20.8M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $17.9M | 3.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $17.02 per kg and Belgium $2.49 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 2934.20: Heterocyclic compounds: containing in the structure, a benzothiazole ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused. HS 2934 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most benzothiazole compounds?
China exported $350.1 million in 2024, 60% of the world total, followed by Belgium (14%) and the United States (5%). In all, 69 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most benzothiazole compounds?
The United States imported $107.9 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Brazil (7%) and Germany (7%). 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 benzothiazole compounds?
It was worth $581.4 million in 2024, about 148.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 14% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $831.5 million. 69 countries reported exports and 125 reported imports.
What is the average price of benzothiazole compounds per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $17.02 per kg and Belgium $2.49 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for benzothiazole compounds?
The HS code for benzothiazole compounds is subheading 2934.20, 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 2934 page.
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