Dimethyl terephthalate trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in dimethyl terephthalate was worth $131.7 million in 2024, about 90.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 0% since 2017, and down 21% 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 | $131.7M | 90.2K t |
| 2023 | $167.7M | 114.5K t |
| 2022 | $173.7M | 137.6K t |
| 2021 | $131.4M | 123.0K t |
| 2020 | $80.8M | 89.5K t |
| 2019 | $116.2M | 119.1K t |
| 2018 | $134.7M | 124.1K t |
| 2017 | $131.3M | 138.7K t |
Top dimethyl terephthalate exporting countries
South Korea is the largest exporter with 56% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United Arab Emirates. The top three supply 80% between them, out of 33 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $74.1M | 56% |
| Germany | $18.5M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13.0M | 9.9% |
| China | $9.0M | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $8.2M | 6.2% |
| Indonesia | $4.4M | 3.3% |
| United States | $2.1M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $589K | 0.5% |
| France | $500K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $349K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $341K | 0.3% |
| Iran | $270K | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 26% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands and Japan. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 63% across 64 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $34.8M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $24.4M | 19% |
| Japan | $23.7M | 18% |
| Luxembourg | $15.8M | 12% |
| Belgium | $7.5M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 3.7% |
| India | $3.3M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 2.5% |
| United States | $2.0M | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 1.2% |
| France | $1.1M | 0.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.12 per kg and Indonesia $0.66 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 2917.37: Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: dimethyl terephthalate. HS 2917 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most dimethyl terephthalate?
South Korea exported $74.1 million in 2024, 56% of the world total, followed by Germany (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). In all, 33 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most dimethyl terephthalate?
China imported $34.8 million in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (19%) and Japan (18%). The top three importers together take 63%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in dimethyl terephthalate?
It was worth $131.7 million in 2024, about 90.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 0% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $173.7 million. 33 countries reported exports and 64 reported imports.
What is the average price of dimethyl terephthalate per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.12 per kg and Indonesia $0.66 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 dimethyl terephthalate?
The HS code for dimethyl terephthalate is subheading 2917.37, 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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