Ortho-xylene trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ortho-xylene was worth $982.9 million in 2024, about 849.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $982.9M | 849.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.07B | 900.1K t |
| 2022 | $986.8M | 825.4K t |
| 2021 | $859.7M | 970.5K t |
| 2020 | $638.8M | 968.9K t |
| 2019 | $860.6M | 937.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.02B | 1.18M t |
| 2017 | $940.6M | 1.19M t |
Top ortho-xylene exporting countries
The Netherlands is the largest exporter with 16% of world exports, followed by Taiwan and South Korea. The top three supply 44% between them, out of 59 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $160.3M | 16% |
| Taiwan | $135.7M | 14% |
| South Korea | $134.3M | 14% |
| Singapore | $101.1M | 10% |
| France | $93.8M | 9.5% |
| China | $89.9M | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $76.7M | 7.8% |
| United States | $47.8M | 4.9% |
| Hungary | $31.6M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $26.8M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $20.0M | 2% |
| Israel | $14.7M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of India and Belgium. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 53% across 126 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $200.0M | 20% |
| India | $176.9M | 18% |
| Belgium | $145.5M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $93.4M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $77.2M | 7.9% |
| Sweden | $42.5M | 4.3% |
| Malaysia | $38.2M | 3.9% |
| Mexico | $33.0M | 3.4% |
| Austria | $29.1M | 3% |
| United States | $28.8M | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $24.0M | 2.4% |
| Pakistan | $15.2M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.51 per kg and Singapore $1.07 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 2902.41: Cyclic hydrocarbons: o-xylene. HS 2902 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ortho-xylene?
The Netherlands exported $160.3 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (14%) and South Korea (14%). In all, 59 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ortho-xylene?
Germany imported $200.0 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of India (18%) and Belgium (15%). The top three importers together take 53%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ortho-xylene?
It was worth $982.9 million in 2024, about 849.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.07 billion. 59 countries reported exports and 126 reported imports.
What is the average price of ortho-xylene per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.51 per kg and Singapore $1.07 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for ortho-xylene?
The HS code for ortho-xylene is subheading 2902.41, 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.
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