Para-xylene trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in para-xylene was worth $15.24 billion in 2024, about 15.72 million tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $15.24B | 15.72M t |
| 2023 | $15.64B | 15.16M t |
| 2022 | $18.20B | 16.66M t |
| 2021 | $17.42B | 20.57M t |
| 2020 | $12.55B | 21.29M t |
| 2019 | $20.15B | 22.14M t |
| 2018 | $23.42B | 22.40M t |
| 2017 | $17.04B | 20.57M t |
Top para-xylene exporting countries
South Korea is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by Japan and Taiwan. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 44 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $4.75B | 31% |
| Japan | $2.01B | 13% |
| Taiwan | $1.38B | 9% |
| Brunei | $1.24B | 8.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.06B | 7% |
| Singapore | $1.01B | 6.6% |
| Kuwait | $703.7M | 4.6% |
| United States | $602.9M | 4% |
| Vietnam | $586.0M | 3.9% |
| Oman | $518.6M | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $371.0M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $270.6M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 58% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Taiwan. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 75% across 93 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.78B | 58% |
| United States | $1.45B | 9.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.27B | 8.4% |
| India | $914.0M | 6% |
| Mexico | $638.6M | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $554.0M | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $351.2M | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $308.6M | 2% |
| Thailand | $256.6M | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $222.7M | 1.5% |
| Spain | $170.7M | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $79.0M | 0.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.48 per kg and Saudi Arabia $0.93 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 Para-xylene (HS 2902.43) 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 2902.43: Cyclic hydrocarbons: p-xylene. HS 2902 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most para-xylene?
South Korea exported $4.75 billion in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by Japan (13%) and Taiwan (9%). In all, 44 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most para-xylene?
China imported $8.78 billion in 2024, 58% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and Taiwan (8%). The top three importers together take 75%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in para-xylene?
It was worth $15.24 billion in 2024, about 15.72 million tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $23.42 billion. 44 countries reported exports and 93 reported imports.
What is the average price of para-xylene per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.48 per kg and Saudi Arabia $0.93 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 para-xylene?
The HS code for para-xylene is subheading 2902.43, 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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