Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes was worth $239.2 million in 2024, about 56.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017, and up 22% 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 | $239.2M | 56.7K t |
| 2023 | $195.7M | 52.0K t |
| 2022 | $262.7M | 59.2K t |
| 2021 | $264.1M | 67.6K t |
| 2020 | $214.2M | 54.9K t |
| 2019 | $237.5M | 59.9K t |
| 2018 | $290.9M | 64.1K t |
| 2017 | $229.4M | 53.9K t |
Top ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes exporting countries
Exports are led by China (28%), Germany (16%) and Belgium (12%). 67 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 56%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $68.0M | 28% |
| Germany | $38.4M | 16% |
| Belgium | $28.0M | 12% |
| Brazil | $15.3M | 6.4% |
| France | $14.6M | 6.1% |
| Taiwan | $14.4M | 6% |
| Italy | $12.2M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $11.9M | 5% |
| United States | $10.0M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $6.3M | 2.6% |
| India | $4.8M | 2% |
| Israel | $3.0M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (29%), the Netherlands (9%) and Belgium (8%). 126 countries imported it, and the top three take 46% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68.9M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $21.1M | 8.8% |
| Belgium | $20.3M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $15.5M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $9.3M | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $8.7M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $6.9M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $6.1M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $5.9M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $5.6M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $5.4M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $5.4M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $11.29 per kg and Brazil $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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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 2914.40: Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes. HS 2914 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes?
China exported $68.0 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Germany (16%) and Belgium (12%). In all, 67 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes?
The United States imported $68.9 million in 2024, 29% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (9%) and Belgium (8%). The top three importers together take 46%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes?
It was worth $239.2 million in 2024, about 56.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $290.9 million. 67 countries reported exports and 126 reported imports.
What is the average price of ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $11.29 per kg and Brazil $1.45 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 ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes?
The HS code for ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes is subheading 2914.40, 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 2914 page.
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