Epoxide trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in epoxide was worth $3.33 billion in 2024, about 2.11 million tonnes. That is a fall of 0% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $3.33B | 2.11M t |
| 2023 | $3.47B | 2.06M t |
| 2022 | $4.53B | 2.22M t |
| 2021 | $4.67B | 2.46M t |
| 2020 | $3.34B | 2.33M t |
| 2019 | $3.75B | 2.52M t |
| 2018 | $4.02B | 2.48M t |
| 2017 | $3.34B | 2.42M t |
Top epoxide exporting countries
Exports are led by the Netherlands (17%), the United States (17%) and Germany (14%). 79 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 48%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $572.2M | 17% |
| United States | $557.7M | 17% |
| Germany | $465.8M | 14% |
| Belgium | $324.4M | 9.8% |
| Thailand | $309.9M | 9.3% |
| China | $229.8M | 6.9% |
| France | $201.1M | 6.1% |
| Japan | $150.0M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $137.0M | 4.1% |
| Singapore | $89.2M | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $84.0M | 2.5% |
| India | $40.6M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (15%), the Netherlands (14%) and Belgium (11%). 155 countries imported it, and the top three take 40% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $497.4M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $474.1M | 14% |
| Belgium | $370.4M | 11% |
| China | $339.3M | 10% |
| South Korea | $206.5M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $179.7M | 5.4% |
| India | $159.3M | 4.8% |
| United States | $156.6M | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $124.8M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $112.6M | 3.4% |
| France | $80.4M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $74.4M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $2.33 per kg and Thailand $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 2910: Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers; with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. HS 2910 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most epoxide?
The Netherlands exported $572.2 million in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by the United States (17%) and Germany (14%). In all, 79 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most epoxide?
Germany imported $497.4 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (14%) and Belgium (11%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in epoxide?
It was worth $3.33 billion in 2024, about 2.11 million tonnes. That is a fall of 0% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $4.67 billion. 79 countries reported exports and 155 reported imports.
What is the average price of epoxide per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $2.33 per kg and Thailand $1.22 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for epoxide?
The HS code for epoxide is heading 2910, in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2910 page.
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