Hydrocarbon derivatives (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hydrocarbon derivatives (other) was worth $1.07 billion in 2024, about 858.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 364% since 2017, and down 13% 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 | $1.07B | 858.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.23B | 984.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.39B | 96.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.36B | 1.30M t |
| 2020 | $955.3M | 1.18M t |
| 2019 | $1.05B | 878.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.04B | 780.1K t |
| 2017 | $230.2M | 71.1K t |
Top hydrocarbon derivatives (other) exporting countries
Kuwait is the largest exporter with 75% of world exports, followed by China and India. The top three supply 93% between them, out of 75 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $801.6M | 75% |
| China | $149.9M | 14% |
| India | $42.5M | 4% |
| Italy | $13.7M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $11.7M | 1.1% |
| France | $10.3M | 1% |
| United States | $8.0M | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.9M | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $4.7M | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $3.2M | 0.3% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 46% of world imports, ahead of Pakistan and China. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 74% across 131 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $494.0M | 46% |
| Pakistan | $189.4M | 18% |
| China | $108.0M | 10% |
| Malaysia | $57.6M | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | $38.9M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $27.2M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $18.9M | 1.8% |
| United States | $13.6M | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $13.1M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $12.8M | 1.2% |
| Italy | $10.3M | 1% |
| Thailand | $9.8M | 0.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $40.30 per kg and Kuwait $1.06 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 2904.99: Derivatives of hydrocarbons n.e.c. in heading no. 2904, whether or not halogenated. HS 2904 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hydrocarbon derivatives (other)?
Kuwait exported $801.6 million in 2024, 75% of the world total, followed by China (14%) and India (4%). In all, 75 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hydrocarbon derivatives (other)?
India imported $494.0 million in 2024, 46% of world imports, ahead of Pakistan (18%) and China (10%). The top three importers together take 74%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hydrocarbon derivatives (other)?
It was worth $1.07 billion in 2024, about 858.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 364% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.39 billion. 75 countries reported exports and 131 reported imports.
What is the average price of hydrocarbon derivatives (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $40.30 per kg and Kuwait $1.06 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 hydrocarbon derivatives (other)?
The HS code for hydrocarbon derivatives (other) is subheading 2904.99, 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 2904 page.
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