Butanol isomers (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in butanol isomers (other) was worth $615.3 million in 2024, about 578.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 92% since 2017, and up 28% 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 | $615.3M | 578.9K t |
| 2023 | $480.0M | 411.6K t |
| 2022 | $663.3M | 539.6K t |
| 2021 | $628.8M | 520.1K t |
| 2020 | $333.9M | 432.2K t |
| 2019 | $368.3M | 427.9K t |
| 2018 | $425.9M | 416.5K t |
| 2017 | $320.6M | 358.8K t |
Top butanol isomers (other) exporting countries
Saudi Arabia is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and Malaysia. The top three supply 51% between them, out of 66 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $150.2M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $87.2M | 14% |
| Malaysia | $77.1M | 13% |
| China | $60.2M | 9.8% |
| United States | $40.8M | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $35.3M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $33.6M | 5.5% |
| France | $24.3M | 3.9% |
| India | $19.1M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $13.9M | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $12.6M | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $11.3M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of Belgium and South Korea. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 43% across 152 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $100.3M | 16% |
| Belgium | $86.3M | 14% |
| South Korea | $80.0M | 13% |
| China | $71.5M | 12% |
| India | $51.2M | 8.3% |
| Vietnam | $23.5M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $19.7M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $19.5M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $19.1M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $16.1M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $11.7M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $10.4M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $1.59 per kg and Malaysia $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 2905.14: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, butanols excluding item no. 2905.13. HS 2905 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most butanol isomers (other)?
Saudi Arabia exported $150.2 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Malaysia (13%). In all, 66 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most butanol isomers (other)?
The United States imported $100.3 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Belgium (14%) and South Korea (13%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in butanol isomers (other)?
It was worth $615.3 million in 2024, about 578.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 92% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $663.3 million. 66 countries reported exports and 152 reported imports.
What is the average price of butanol isomers (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $1.59 per kg and Malaysia $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 butanol isomers (other)?
The HS code for butanol isomers (other) is subheading 2905.14, 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 2905 page.
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