Phthalic anhydride trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in phthalic anhydride was worth $827.1 million in 2024, about 723.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $827.1M | 723.2K t |
| 2023 | $907.4M | 738.3K t |
| 2022 | $958.4M | 737.0K t |
| 2021 | $928.9M | 893.0K t |
| 2020 | $621.8M | 818.2K t |
| 2019 | $832.1M | 860.7K t |
| 2018 | $872.0M | 824.0K t |
| 2017 | $793.4M | 796.8K t |
Top phthalic anhydride exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 18% of world exports, followed by South Korea and Taiwan. The top three supply 45% between them, out of 61 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $149.6M | 18% |
| South Korea | $110.0M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $109.3M | 13% |
| Belgium | $93.3M | 11% |
| Russia | $54.6M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $44.0M | 5.3% |
| Japan | $39.2M | 4.7% |
| Austria | $37.1M | 4.5% |
| Israel | $33.1M | 4% |
| India | $30.7M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $21.2M | 2.6% |
| Belarus | $20.7M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Turkey (12%), India (7%) and the Netherlands (7%). 108 countries imported it, and the top three take 26% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $96.6M | 12% |
| India | $62.0M | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $56.7M | 6.9% |
| Indonesia | $45.8M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $40.1M | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $40.0M | 4.8% |
| United States | $38.5M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $38.3M | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $37.4M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $36.5M | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $31.5M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $29.1M | 3.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $1.44 per kg and Japan $0.99 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 2917.35: Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: phthalic anhydride. HS 2917 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most phthalic anhydride?
China exported $149.6 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by South Korea (13%) and Taiwan (13%). In all, 61 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most phthalic anhydride?
Turkey imported $96.6 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of India (7%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in phthalic anhydride?
It was worth $827.1 million in 2024, about 723.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $958.4 million. 61 countries reported exports and 108 reported imports.
What is the average price of phthalic anhydride per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $1.44 per kg and Japan $0.99 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 phthalic anhydride?
The HS code for phthalic anhydride is subheading 2917.35, 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 2917 page.
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