Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer was worth $19.46 billion in 2024, about 16.85 million tonnes. That is an increase of 92% since 2017, and up 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 | $19.46B | 16.85M t |
| 2023 | $18.75B | 15.54M t |
| 2022 | $22.39B | 14.24M t |
| 2021 | $20.55B | 14.19M t |
| 2020 | $15.18B | 15.54M t |
| 2019 | $15.24B | 13.81M t |
| 2018 | $14.98B | 11.22M t |
| 2017 | $10.12B | 7.41M t |
Top ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by Singapore and Canada. The top three supply 51% between them, out of 91 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.65B | 29% |
| Singapore | $2.16B | 11% |
| Canada | $2.02B | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.74B | 8.9% |
| South Korea | $1.32B | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $1.03B | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $831.6M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $801.2M | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $570.3M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $489.8M | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $401.0M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $365.4M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (31%), the United States (8%) and Brazil (4%). 164 countries imported it, and the top three take 44% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.08B | 31% |
| United States | $1.60B | 8.2% |
| Brazil | $810.4M | 4.2% |
| India | $743.9M | 3.8% |
| Vietnam | $737.4M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $683.4M | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $665.5M | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $600.9M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $580.8M | 3% |
| Germany | $538.1M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $492.9M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $436.0M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $1.87 per kg and Saudi Arabia $0.86 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 3901.40: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94. HS 3901 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer?
The United States exported $5.65 billion in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by Singapore (11%) and Canada (10%). In all, 91 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer?
China imported $6.08 billion in 2024, 31% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and Brazil (4%). The top three importers together take 44%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer?
It was worth $19.46 billion in 2024, about 16.85 million tonnes. That is an increase of 92% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $22.39 billion. 91 countries reported exports and 164 reported imports.
What is the average price of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $1.87 per kg and Saudi Arabia $0.86 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 ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer?
The HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer is subheading 3901.40, 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 3901 page.
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