Butylglycol ethers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in butylglycol ethers was worth $941.8 million in 2024, about 696.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 38% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $941.8M | 696.8K t |
| 2023 | $999.2M | 637.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.43B | 933.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.56B | 947.4K t |
| 2020 | $618.6M | 665.0K t |
| 2019 | $733.7M | 670.6K t |
| 2018 | $903.1M | 704.3K t |
| 2017 | $680.3M | 572.9K t |
Top butylglycol ethers exporting countries
Exports are led by Saudi Arabia (26%), the United States (23%) and South Korea (9%). 87 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 58%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $242.8M | 26% |
| United States | $216.3M | 23% |
| South Korea | $88.6M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $88.5M | 9.4% |
| Malaysia | $76.3M | 8.1% |
| France | $58.5M | 6.2% |
| Taiwan | $57.6M | 6.1% |
| China | $24.4M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $17.8M | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $16.1M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $12.9M | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $9.4M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (27%), India (7%) and Belgium (4%). 157 countries imported it, and the top three take 38% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $254.4M | 27% |
| India | $65.9M | 7% |
| Belgium | $37.3M | 4% |
| Italy | $36.9M | 3.9% |
| Singapore | $34.6M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33.1M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $29.6M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $26.9M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $26.1M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $24.0M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $23.6M | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $22.4M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $1.76 per kg and Saudi Arabia $1.22 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 2909.43: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol. HS 2909 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most butylglycol ethers?
Saudi Arabia exported $242.8 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by the United States (23%) and South Korea (9%). In all, 87 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most butylglycol ethers?
China imported $254.4 million in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of India (7%) and Belgium (4%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in butylglycol ethers?
It was worth $941.8 million in 2024, about 696.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 38% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.56 billion. 87 countries reported exports and 157 reported imports.
What is the average price of butylglycol ethers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $1.76 per kg and Saudi Arabia $1.22 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 butylglycol ethers?
The HS code for butylglycol ethers is subheading 2909.43, 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 2909 page.
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