Nitrated and halogenated phenols trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nitrated and halogenated phenols was worth $97.5 million in 2024, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 13% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $97.5M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $103.2M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $133.6M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $103.1M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $107.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2019 | $109.9M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $122.8M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $112.1M | 13.5K t |
Top nitrated and halogenated phenols exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by Mexico and Switzerland. The top three supply 57% between them, out of 56 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.5M | 24% |
| Mexico | $21.6M | 22% |
| Switzerland | $10.7M | 11% |
| India | $9.7M | 10% |
| Japan | $6.4M | 6.6% |
| Czech Republic | $5.5M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $4.1M | 4.2% |
| United States | $3.8M | 3.9% |
| France | $2.0M | 2.1% |
| Latvia | $1.4M | 1.4% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Turkey is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Spain and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 136 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $10.1M | 10% |
| Spain | $9.1M | 9.3% |
| India | $9.0M | 9.2% |
| Switzerland | $6.7M | 6.9% |
| China | $4.5M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $4.4M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $3.9M | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $3.9M | 4% |
| United States | $3.5M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.3M | 3.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $99.89 per kg and the United States $4.38 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 2908.99: Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof: other than dinoseb (ISO), and 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC (ISO)), and their salts. HS 2908 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nitrated and halogenated phenols?
China exported $23.5 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Mexico (22%) and Switzerland (11%). In all, 56 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nitrated and halogenated phenols?
Turkey imported $10.1 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Spain (9%) and India (9%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nitrated and halogenated phenols?
It was worth $97.5 million in 2024, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $133.6 million. 56 countries reported exports and 136 reported imports.
What is the average price of nitrated and halogenated phenols per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $99.89 per kg and the United States $4.38 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 nitrated and halogenated phenols?
The HS code for nitrated and halogenated phenols is subheading 2908.99, 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 2908 page.
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