Ether trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ether was worth $16.65 billion in 2024, about 13.76 million tonnes. That is an increase of 39% 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 | $16.65B | 13.76M t |
| 2023 | $17.37B | 12.40M t |
| 2022 | $19.71B | 13.06M t |
| 2021 | $14.89B | 11.56M t |
| 2020 | $10.22B | 11.76M t |
| 2019 | $12.85B | 12.19M t |
| 2018 | $14.41B | 11.54M t |
| 2017 | $12.00B | 10.90M t |
Top ether exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (25%), China (18%) and Saudi Arabia (12%). 125 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 55%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.12B | 25% |
| China | $3.04B | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.99B | 12% |
| Netherlands | $1.27B | 7.6% |
| Germany | $1.03B | 6.2% |
| France | $833.6M | 5% |
| India | $664.1M | 4% |
| Belgium | $593.3M | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $389.1M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $335.6M | 2% |
| Singapore | $323.9M | 2% |
| Brazil | $243.9M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Singapore is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Japan and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 201 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $2.29B | 14% |
| Japan | $1.73B | 10% |
| Mexico | $1.58B | 9.5% |
| Netherlands | $886.7M | 5.3% |
| Malaysia | $809.1M | 4.9% |
| China | $739.2M | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $701.6M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $593.1M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $587.9M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $531.5M | 3.2% |
| United States | $522.6M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $461.0M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.83 per kg and the United States $1.10 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: Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (chemically defined or not), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. HS 2909 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ether?
The United States exported $4.12 billion in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by China (18%) and Saudi Arabia (12%). In all, 125 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ether?
Singapore imported $2.29 billion in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Japan (10%) and Mexico (9%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ether?
It was worth $16.65 billion in 2024, about 13.76 million tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $19.71 billion. 125 countries reported exports and 201 reported imports.
What is the average price of ether per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.83 per kg and the United States $1.10 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 ether?
The HS code for ether is heading 2909, 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 2909 page.
How can I find ether buyers and suppliers?
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