Diethylene glycol trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in diethylene glycol was worth $830.1 million in 2024, about 1.10 million tonnes. That is a fall of 30% since 2017, and down 0% 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 | $830.1M | 1.10M t |
| 2023 | $831.7M | 1.22M t |
| 2022 | $1.15B | 1.49M t |
| 2021 | $1.34B | 1.48M t |
| 2020 | $820.3M | 1.61M t |
| 2019 | $982.9M | 1.56M t |
| 2018 | $1.26B | 1.50M t |
| 2017 | $1.19B | 1.38M t |
Top diethylene glycol exporting countries
Saudi Arabia is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by the United States and Belgium. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 71 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $191.8M | 23% |
| United States | $125.8M | 15% |
| Belgium | $120.1M | 15% |
| Canada | $101.9M | 12% |
| Kuwait | $75.0M | 9% |
| Iran | $36.5M | 4.4% |
| China | $30.4M | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $23.3M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $23.2M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $15.9M | 1.9% |
| India | $15.4M | 1.9% |
| Oman | $15.2M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 143 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $142.5M | 17% |
| United States | $90.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $77.7M | 9.4% |
| Italy | $75.2M | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $57.1M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $39.3M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $35.6M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $31.3M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $29.8M | 3.6% |
| Brazil | $22.6M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $21.6M | 2.6% |
| India | $19.0M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $0.96 per kg and Canada $0.65 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 2909.41: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: 2,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol). HS 2909 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most diethylene glycol?
Saudi Arabia exported $191.8 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by the United States (15%) and Belgium (14%). In all, 71 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most diethylene glycol?
China imported $142.5 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of the United States (11%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in diethylene glycol?
It was worth $830.1 million in 2024, about 1.10 million tonnes. That is a fall of 30% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.34 billion. 71 countries reported exports and 143 reported imports.
What is the average price of diethylene glycol per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $0.96 per kg and Canada $0.65 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 diethylene glycol?
The HS code for diethylene glycol is subheading 2909.41, 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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