Butene trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in butene was worth $715.6 million in 2024, about 580.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $715.6M | 580.4K t |
| 2023 | $769.9M | 653.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.05B | 828.5K t |
| 2021 | $827.3M | 809.0K t |
| 2020 | $644.6M | 818.7K t |
| 2019 | $763.4M | 860.9K t |
| 2018 | $910.0M | 852.1K t |
| 2017 | $811.4M | 923.0K t |
Top butene exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by Belgium and South Korea. The top three supply 69% between them, out of 40 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $209.6M | 29% |
| Belgium | $200.7M | 28% |
| South Korea | $81.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $74.7M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $36.7M | 5.1% |
| Singapore | $23.3M | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $22.6M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $19.4M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $11.8M | 1.7% |
| Qatar | $8.7M | 1.2% |
| China | $8.1M | 1.1% |
| India | $6.0M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Canada is the biggest buyer with 28% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia and Belgium. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 52% across 75 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $203.4M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $117.4M | 16% |
| Belgium | $54.2M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $47.1M | 6.6% |
| Thailand | $47.0M | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $33.7M | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $29.8M | 4.2% |
| China | $29.4M | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $28.6M | 4% |
| France | $24.4M | 3.4% |
| Finland | $16.2M | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $15.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $1.33 per kg and Singapore $1.08 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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The shipment records behind Butene (HS 2901.23) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2901.23: Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, butene (butylene) and isomers thereof. HS 2901 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most butene?
The United States exported $209.6 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by Belgium (28%) and South Korea (11%). In all, 40 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most butene?
Canada imported $203.4 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia (16%) and Belgium (8%). The top three importers together take 52%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in butene?
It was worth $715.6 million in 2024, about 580.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.05 billion. 40 countries reported exports and 75 reported imports.
What is the average price of butene per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $1.33 per kg and Singapore $1.08 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 butene?
The HS code for butene is subheading 2901.23, 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 2901 page.
How can I find butene buyers and suppliers?
Company names sit below these country totals: EximDataX reads the customs records shipment by shipment, with dates and values. We can show butene buyers and suppliers on a short call.
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