Cyclic polycarboxylic acids trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cyclic polycarboxylic acids was worth $526.1 million in 2024, about 223.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017, and up 11% 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 | $526.1M | 223.1K t |
| 2023 | $473.6M | 187.9K t |
| 2022 | $591.5M | 208.0K t |
| 2021 | $547.8M | 213.5K t |
| 2020 | $370.4M | 173.9K t |
| 2019 | $429.2M | 192.0K t |
| 2018 | $496.4M | 197.5K t |
| 2017 | $419.9M | 180.3K t |
Top cyclic polycarboxylic acids exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Germany and South Korea. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 64 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $141.0M | 27% |
| Germany | $135.7M | 26% |
| South Korea | $52.8M | 10% |
| Italy | $50.1M | 9.5% |
| United States | $47.3M | 9% |
| Taiwan | $27.7M | 5.3% |
| Japan | $24.0M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $9.7M | 1.8% |
| India | $6.3M | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $5.7M | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $4.4M | 0.8% |
| France | $2.9M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Germany and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 111 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $56.8M | 11% |
| Germany | $47.0M | 8.9% |
| China | $41.0M | 7.8% |
| United States | $35.9M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $30.4M | 5.8% |
| Japan | $29.5M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $23.9M | 4.5% |
| France | $21.4M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $19.3M | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $18.5M | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $17.4M | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $15.1M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $7.35 per kg and South Korea $1.29 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 2917.20: Acids: cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and derivatives. HS 2917 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cyclic polycarboxylic acids?
China exported $141.0 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Germany (26%) and South Korea (10%). In all, 64 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cyclic polycarboxylic acids?
India imported $56.8 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and China (8%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cyclic polycarboxylic acids?
It was worth $526.1 million in 2024, about 223.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $591.5 million. 64 countries reported exports and 111 reported imports.
What is the average price of cyclic polycarboxylic acids per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $7.35 per kg and South Korea $1.29 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 cyclic polycarboxylic acids?
The HS code for cyclic polycarboxylic acids is subheading 2917.20, 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 2917 page.
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