Ethylene dichloride trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ethylene dichloride was worth $936.3 million in 2024, about 2.78 million tonnes. That is a fall of 13% 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 | $936.3M | 2.78M t |
| 2023 | $976.7M | 2.89M t |
| 2022 | $1.97B | 3.24M t |
| 2021 | $2.09B | 3.29M t |
| 2020 | $1.24B | 4.05M t |
| 2019 | $1.48B | 3.89M t |
| 2018 | $1.27B | 3.77M t |
| 2017 | $1.08B | 3.65M t |
Top ethylene dichloride exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by Germany and Saudi Arabia. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 41 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $215.1M | 23% |
| Germany | $149.4M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $146.3M | 16% |
| Belgium | $124.2M | 13% |
| South Korea | $90.1M | 9.6% |
| Indonesia | $87.6M | 9.4% |
| Qatar | $63.8M | 6.8% |
| Norway | $14.1M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $10.5M | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $10.3M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $7.3M | 0.8% |
| China | $6.9M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (20%), Egypt (19%) and Thailand (12%). 94 countries imported it, and the top three take 51% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $184.9M | 20% |
| Egypt | $174.6M | 19% |
| Thailand | $115.0M | 12% |
| Germany | $89.7M | 9.6% |
| Taiwan | $76.4M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $60.5M | 6.5% |
| Spain | $55.7M | 6% |
| Pakistan | $34.3M | 3.7% |
| France | $31.8M | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $24.1M | 2.6% |
| China | $22.4M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $15.9M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Norway averaged $0.39 per kg and the United States $0.31 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 2903.15: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: ethylene dichloride (ISO) (1,2-dichloroethane). HS 2903 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ethylene dichloride?
The United States exported $215.1 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Germany (16%) and Saudi Arabia (16%). In all, 41 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ethylene dichloride?
India imported $184.9 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Egypt (19%) and Thailand (12%). The top three importers together take 51%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ethylene dichloride?
It was worth $936.3 million in 2024, about 2.78 million tonnes. That is a fall of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.09 billion. 41 countries reported exports and 94 reported imports.
What is the average price of ethylene dichloride per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Norway averaged $0.39 per kg and the United States $0.31 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 dichloride?
The HS code for ethylene dichloride is subheading 2903.15, 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 2903 page.
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