Glycol ethers (other alkyl) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in glycol ethers (other alkyl) was worth $234.6 million in 2024, about 120.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $234.6M | 120.6K t |
| 2023 | $226.8M | 119.1K t |
| 2022 | $298.7M | 141.5K t |
| 2021 | $282.5M | 152.0K t |
| 2020 | $223.9M | 148.9K t |
| 2019 | $251.9M | 156.0K t |
| 2018 | $264.0M | 150.5K t |
| 2017 | $253.7M | 152.6K t |
Top glycol ethers (other alkyl) exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Belgium and China. The top three supply 56% between them, out of 67 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $63.5M | 27% |
| Belgium | $35.3M | 15% |
| China | $31.9M | 14% |
| Germany | $25.6M | 11% |
| Brazil | $21.1M | 9% |
| India | $11.3M | 4.8% |
| France | $10.7M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $4.9M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $3.2M | 1.4% |
| Russia | $3.1M | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $2.4M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are South Korea (12%), Belgium (9%) and Japan (7%). 149 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $27.0M | 12% |
| Belgium | $20.5M | 8.7% |
| Japan | $16.2M | 6.9% |
| China | $12.0M | 5.1% |
| Norway | $11.0M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $8.3M | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $7.9M | 3.4% |
| India | $7.8M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $7.2M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $7.0M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $7.0M | 3% |
| France | $7.0M | 3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $6.97 per kg and Brazil $1.62 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 2909.44: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol n.e.c. in heading no. 2909. HS 2909 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most glycol ethers (other alkyl)?
The United States exported $63.5 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Belgium (15%) and China (14%). In all, 67 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most glycol ethers (other alkyl)?
South Korea imported $27.0 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Belgium (9%) and Japan (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 glycol ethers (other alkyl)?
It was worth $234.6 million in 2024, about 120.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $298.7 million. 67 countries reported exports and 149 reported imports.
What is the average price of glycol ethers (other alkyl) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $6.97 per kg and Brazil $1.62 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for glycol ethers (other alkyl)?
The HS code for glycol ethers (other alkyl) is subheading 2909.44, 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 2909 page.
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