Industrial fatty alcohols trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in industrial fatty alcohols was worth $4.20 billion in 2024, about 2.29 million tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017, and up 11% 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 | $4.20B | 2.29M t |
| 2023 | $3.77B | 2.19M t |
| 2022 | $5.22B | 2.28M t |
| 2021 | $4.16B | 2.15M t |
| 2020 | $2.93B | 2.04M t |
| 2019 | $2.91B | 2.03M t |
| 2018 | $3.50B | 2.01M t |
| 2017 | $3.49B | 1.87M t |
Top industrial fatty alcohols exporting countries
Exports are led by Indonesia (36%), Malaysia (19%) and Germany (10%). 89 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 65%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.49B | 36% |
| Malaysia | $779.4M | 19% |
| Germany | $435.3M | 10% |
| United States | $390.2M | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $359.4M | 8.6% |
| South Africa | $130.1M | 3.1% |
| France | $105.6M | 2.5% |
| India | $99.5M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $86.1M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $84.6M | 2% |
| Singapore | $62.3M | 1.5% |
| Philippines | $49.0M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (27%), the Netherlands (9%) and the United States (7%). 163 countries imported it, and the top three take 43% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.13B | 27% |
| Netherlands | $382.8M | 9.1% |
| United States | $277.5M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $215.2M | 5.1% |
| Malaysia | $209.6M | 5% |
| Singapore | $206.7M | 4.9% |
| India | $205.7M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $180.8M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $133.7M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $110.6M | 2.6% |
| France | $102.9M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $101.8M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $2.41 per kg and Malaysia $1.68 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 3823.70: Industrial fatty alcohols. HS 3823 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most industrial fatty alcohols?
Indonesia exported $1.49 billion in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Malaysia (19%) and Germany (10%). In all, 89 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most industrial fatty alcohols?
China imported $1.13 billion in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (9%) and the United States (7%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in industrial fatty alcohols?
It was worth $4.20 billion in 2024, about 2.29 million tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $5.22 billion. 89 countries reported exports and 163 reported imports.
What is the average price of industrial fatty alcohols per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $2.41 per kg and Malaysia $1.68 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 industrial fatty alcohols?
The HS code for industrial fatty alcohols is subheading 3823.70, in chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3823 page.
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