Melamine-formaldehyde resins trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in melamine-formaldehyde resins was worth $741.3 million in 2024, about 567.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $741.3M | 567.2K t |
| 2023 | $812.3M | 578.7K t |
| 2022 | $961.6M | 537.5K t |
| 2021 | $832.4M | 599.2K t |
| 2020 | $560.3M | 492.0K t |
| 2019 | $640.4M | 488.9K t |
| 2018 | $697.7M | 409.3K t |
| 2017 | $694.1M | 478.3K t |
Top melamine-formaldehyde resins exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 14% of world exports, followed by Germany and Norway. The top three supply 37% between them, out of 87 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $101.1M | 14% |
| Germany | $89.0M | 12% |
| Norway | $82.8M | 11% |
| United States | $55.7M | 7.5% |
| Slovenia | $32.4M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $31.4M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $29.7M | 4% |
| India | $27.0M | 3.6% |
| Austria | $24.5M | 3.3% |
| Belarus | $24.4M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $24.1M | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $23.0M | 3.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of Italy and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 20% across 159 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $64.3M | 8.7% |
| Italy | $43.7M | 5.9% |
| France | $40.1M | 5.4% |
| Mexico | $38.5M | 5.2% |
| Sweden | $34.5M | 4.7% |
| China | $32.7M | 4.4% |
| India | $31.1M | 4.2% |
| United States | $26.9M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $26.4M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $23.4M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $20.9M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $17.7M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.46 per kg and India $0.46 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 3909.20: Amino-resins: melamine resins, in primary forms. HS 3909 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most melamine-formaldehyde resins?
China exported $101.1 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by Germany (12%) and Norway (11%). In all, 87 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most melamine-formaldehyde resins?
Germany imported $64.3 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Italy (6%) and France (5%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in melamine-formaldehyde resins?
It was worth $741.3 million in 2024, about 567.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $961.6 million. 87 countries reported exports and 159 reported imports.
What is the average price of melamine-formaldehyde resins per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.46 per kg and India $0.46 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 melamine-formaldehyde resins?
The HS code for melamine-formaldehyde resins is subheading 3909.20, in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3909 page.
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