Glycols (other types) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in glycols (other types) was worth $2.17 billion in 2024, about 1.19 million tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $2.17B | 1.19M t |
| 2023 | $2.37B | 1.17M t |
| 2022 | $3.38B | 1.10M t |
| 2021 | $3.14B | 1.22M t |
| 2020 | $1.57B | 1.04M t |
| 2019 | $1.91B | 1.07M t |
| 2018 | $2.27B | 1.10M t |
| 2017 | $1.98B | 1.09M t |
Top glycols (other types) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (21%), the United States (17%) and Germany (14%). 78 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $447.7M | 21% |
| United States | $360.0M | 17% |
| Germany | $309.1M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $223.0M | 10% |
| South Korea | $167.1M | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $136.0M | 6.3% |
| Japan | $87.3M | 4% |
| Sweden | $76.4M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $74.3M | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $61.4M | 2.8% |
| India | $41.3M | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $32.4M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (10%), Germany (10%) and South Korea (10%). 160 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $220.2M | 10% |
| Germany | $211.0M | 9.7% |
| South Korea | $207.6M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $191.3M | 8.8% |
| Vietnam | $186.9M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $134.0M | 6.2% |
| Japan | $95.4M | 4.4% |
| Taiwan | $94.9M | 4.4% |
| India | $87.3M | 4% |
| United States | $85.1M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $64.1M | 3% |
| Spain | $60.2M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $2.84 per kg and Sweden $1.45 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 Glycols (other types) (HS 2905.39) 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 2905.39: Alcohols: acyclic, diols, other than ethylene glycol (ethandiol) or propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol). HS 2905 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most glycols (other types)?
China exported $447.7 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by the United States (17%) and Germany (14%). In all, 78 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most glycols (other types)?
China imported $220.2 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and South Korea (10%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in glycols (other types)?
It was worth $2.17 billion in 2024, about 1.19 million tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.38 billion. 78 countries reported exports and 160 reported imports.
What is the average price of glycols (other types) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $2.84 per kg and Sweden $1.45 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for glycols (other types)?
The HS code for glycols (other types) is subheading 2905.39, 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 2905 page.
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