Epoxy resins trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in epoxy resins was worth $6.60 billion in 2024, about 1.54 million tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $6.60B | 1.54M t |
| 2023 | $6.73B | 1.49M t |
| 2022 | $8.76B | 1.59M t |
| 2021 | $9.03B | 1.75M t |
| 2020 | $6.08B | 1.69M t |
| 2019 | $6.40B | 1.72M t |
| 2018 | $6.81B | 1.71M t |
| 2017 | $5.96B | 1.71M t |
Top epoxy resins exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 13% of world exports, followed by South Korea and the United States. The top three supply 38% between them, out of 139 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $871.6M | 13% |
| South Korea | $850.7M | 13% |
| United States | $771.3M | 12% |
| Japan | $684.6M | 10% |
| China | $623.7M | 9.5% |
| Taiwan | $528.2M | 8% |
| Switzerland | $307.2M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $240.5M | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $205.5M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $196.1M | 3% |
| Italy | $177.9M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $135.2M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 208 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $779.1M | 12% |
| United States | $557.7M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $449.1M | 6.8% |
| Mexico | $351.5M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $263.0M | 4% |
| India | $231.2M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $216.2M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $196.5M | 3% |
| Italy | $193.5M | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $189.9M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $189.4M | 2.9% |
| France | $176.4M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $14.25 per kg and China $2.34 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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The shipment records behind Epoxy resins (HS 3907.30) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3907.30: Epoxide resins: in primary forms. HS 3907 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most epoxy resins?
Germany exported $871.6 million in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by South Korea (13%) and the United States (12%). In all, 139 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most epoxy resins?
China imported $779.1 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in epoxy resins?
It was worth $6.60 billion in 2024, about 1.54 million tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $9.03 billion. 139 countries reported exports and 208 reported imports.
What is the average price of epoxy resins per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $14.25 per kg and China $2.34 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 epoxy resins?
The HS code for epoxy resins is subheading 3907.30, in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3907 page.
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