Meta-xylene trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in meta-xylene was worth $141.5 million in 2024, about 147.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 14% since 2017, and down 14% 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 | $141.5M | 147.4K t |
| 2023 | $165.3M | 145.6K t |
| 2022 | $128.6M | 107.7K t |
| 2021 | $125.9M | 146.6K t |
| 2020 | $84.8M | 97.5K t |
| 2019 | $126.2M | 135.3K t |
| 2018 | $209.5M | 245.7K t |
| 2017 | $163.8M | 163.8K t |
Top meta-xylene exporting countries
Exports are led by South Korea (45%), Japan (21%) and Belgium (20%). 40 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 86%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $64.2M | 45% |
| Japan | $29.8M | 21% |
| Belgium | $28.1M | 20% |
| China | $6.7M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 4.2% |
| Israel | $1.9M | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $1.5M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 0.9% |
| India | $982K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $225K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $197K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $188K | 0.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (48%), the Netherlands (20%) and China (11%). 90 countries imported it, and the top three take 79% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $67.4M | 48% |
| Netherlands | $28.9M | 20% |
| China | $15.2M | 11% |
| South Korea | $13.7M | 9.7% |
| Malaysia | $4.7M | 3.4% |
| India | $3.9M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $521K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $453K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $286K | 0.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $1.21 per kg and Germany $0.60 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 Meta-xylene (HS 2902.42) 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 2902.42: Cyclic hydrocarbons: m-xylene. HS 2902 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most meta-xylene?
South Korea exported $64.2 million in 2024, 45% of the world total, followed by Japan (21%) and Belgium (20%). In all, 40 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most meta-xylene?
The United States imported $67.4 million in 2024, 48% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (20%) and China (11%). The top three importers together take 79%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in meta-xylene?
It was worth $141.5 million in 2024, about 147.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 14% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $209.5 million. 40 countries reported exports and 90 reported imports.
What is the average price of meta-xylene per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $1.21 per kg and Germany $0.60 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 meta-xylene?
The HS code for meta-xylene is subheading 2902.42, 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 2902 page.
How can I find meta-xylene buyers and suppliers?
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