Bisphenol A trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bisphenol a was worth $947.9 million in 2024, about 683.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 32% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $947.9M | 683.4K t |
| 2023 | $971.1M | 724.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.89B | 978.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.90B | 1.11M t |
| 2020 | $1.46B | 1.18M t |
| 2019 | $1.50B | 1.18M t |
| 2018 | $1.88B | 1.13M t |
| 2017 | $1.39B | 1.09M t |
Top bisphenol a exporting countries
Exports are led by South Korea (37%), Taiwan (34%) and Thailand (10%). 48 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 82%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $348.7M | 37% |
| Taiwan | $326.2M | 34% |
| Thailand | $98.0M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $43.0M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $37.6M | 4% |
| China | $35.9M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $23.2M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $11.9M | 1.3% |
| United States | $10.2M | 1.1% |
| Poland | $4.7M | 0.5% |
| India | $2.8M | 0.3% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (15%), Thailand (12%) and Japan (12%). 93 countries imported it, and the top three take 39% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $145.2M | 15% |
| Thailand | $117.1M | 12% |
| Japan | $110.8M | 12% |
| South Korea | $93.7M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $91.2M | 9.6% |
| China | $64.4M | 6.8% |
| Israel | $51.9M | 5.5% |
| Jordan | $49.9M | 5.3% |
| Czech Republic | $47.8M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $26.3M | 2.8% |
| United States | $24.2M | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $22.0M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.85 per kg and Japan $1.18 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 2907.23: Polyphenols: 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) and its salts. HS 2907 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bisphenol a?
South Korea exported $348.7 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (34%) and Thailand (10%). In all, 48 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bisphenol a?
India imported $145.2 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Thailand (12%) and Japan (12%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bisphenol a?
It was worth $947.9 million in 2024, about 683.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 32% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.90 billion. 48 countries reported exports and 93 reported imports.
What is the average price of bisphenol a per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.85 per kg and Japan $1.18 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 bisphenol a?
The HS code for bisphenol a is subheading 2907.23, 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 2907 page.
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