Paraformaldehyde trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in paraformaldehyde was worth $172.0 million in 2024, about 207.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $172.0M | 207.7K t |
| 2023 | $184.8M | 210.9K t |
| 2022 | $211.9M | 213.5K t |
| 2021 | $213.6M | 245.7K t |
| 2020 | $123.2M | 190.7K t |
| 2019 | $150.1M | 201.5K t |
| 2018 | $170.4M | 204.2K t |
| 2017 | $146.5M | 198.3K t |
Top paraformaldehyde exporting countries
Spain is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by China and Taiwan. The top three supply 70% between them, out of 56 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $49.7M | 29% |
| China | $45.2M | 26% |
| Taiwan | $25.1M | 15% |
| Germany | $15.6M | 9.1% |
| Indonesia | $9.4M | 5.5% |
| United States | $5.8M | 3.4% |
| India | $3.9M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.5M | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 1.4% |
| Russia | $2.3M | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $1.1M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are South Korea (12%), India (9%) and Japan (8%). 125 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $20.8M | 12% |
| India | $16.0M | 9.3% |
| Japan | $13.8M | 8% |
| United States | $11.3M | 6.6% |
| Nigeria | $8.4M | 4.9% |
| China | $8.3M | 4.8% |
| Uganda | $6.6M | 3.8% |
| Brazil | $6.4M | 3.7% |
| Kenya | $5.6M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 3.1% |
| Bangladesh | $4.9M | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $4.6M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $1.36 per kg and Indonesia $0.71 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 2912.60: Paraformaldehyde. HS 2912 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most paraformaldehyde?
Spain exported $49.7 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by China (26%) and Taiwan (15%). In all, 56 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most paraformaldehyde?
South Korea imported $20.8 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of India (9%) and Japan (8%). 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 paraformaldehyde?
It was worth $172.0 million in 2024, about 207.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $213.6 million. 56 countries reported exports and 125 reported imports.
What is the average price of paraformaldehyde per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $1.36 per kg and Indonesia $0.71 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 paraformaldehyde?
The HS code for paraformaldehyde is subheading 2912.60, 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 2912 page.
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