N-butyl acetate trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in n-butyl acetate was worth $624.2 million in 2024, about 485.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $624.2M | 485.9K t |
| 2023 | $598.9M | 458.8K t |
| 2022 | $767.5M | 432.4K t |
| 2021 | $909.3M | 459.9K t |
| 2020 | $412.5M | 432.3K t |
| 2019 | $495.6M | 447.3K t |
| 2018 | $577.7M | 450.6K t |
| 2017 | $490.2M | 446.0K t |
Top n-butyl acetate exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 34% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United States. The top three supply 61% between them, out of 72 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $212.3M | 34% |
| Germany | $98.7M | 16% |
| United States | $68.7M | 11% |
| Belgium | $49.9M | 8% |
| Singapore | $49.4M | 7.9% |
| Malaysia | $41.1M | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $15.5M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $13.6M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $12.7M | 2% |
| Russia | $11.9M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $9.6M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $4.9M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Italy and Vietnam. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 25% across 143 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $65.1M | 10% |
| Italy | $49.1M | 7.9% |
| Vietnam | $42.0M | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $38.3M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $36.8M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $35.5M | 5.7% |
| Mexico | $32.0M | 5.1% |
| Spain | $24.8M | 4% |
| Thailand | $17.3M | 2.8% |
| France | $16.0M | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $15.6M | 2.5% |
| United States | $15.0M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $1.69 per kg and Malaysia $0.98 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 2915.33: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: n-butyl acetate. HS 2915 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most n-butyl acetate?
China exported $212.3 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by Germany (16%) and the United States (11%). In all, 72 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most n-butyl acetate?
India imported $65.1 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Italy (8%) and Vietnam (7%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in n-butyl acetate?
It was worth $624.2 million in 2024, about 485.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $909.3 million. 72 countries reported exports and 143 reported imports.
What is the average price of n-butyl acetate per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $1.69 per kg and Malaysia $0.98 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 n-butyl acetate?
The HS code for n-butyl acetate is subheading 2915.33, 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 2915 page.
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