Propylene glycol trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in propylene glycol was worth $1.51 billion in 2024, about 1.13 million tonnes. That is an increase of 10% 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 | $1.51B | 1.13M t |
| 2023 | $1.59B | 1.07M t |
| 2022 | $2.69B | 1.12M t |
| 2021 | $2.69B | 1.18M t |
| 2020 | $1.34B | 1.12M t |
| 2019 | $1.53B | 1.16M t |
| 2018 | $1.78B | 1.13M t |
| 2017 | $1.37B | 1.03M t |
Top propylene glycol exporting countries
Exports are led by China (19%), Germany (18%) and the United States (11%). 101 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 48%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $286.5M | 19% |
| Germany | $269.1M | 18% |
| United States | $171.5M | 11% |
| South Korea | $153.6M | 10% |
| Thailand | $141.8M | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $92.6M | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $75.3M | 5% |
| Singapore | $67.1M | 4.4% |
| France | $58.6M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $57.3M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $39.8M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $17.1M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (8%), France (6%) and China (5%). 188 countries imported it, and the top three take 18% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $115.6M | 7.6% |
| France | $85.7M | 5.7% |
| China | $74.2M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $68.8M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $59.6M | 3.9% |
| Indonesia | $52.0M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $51.5M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $48.3M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $47.5M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $47.3M | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $46.4M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $44.5M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.48 per kg and Saudi Arabia $1.11 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 2905.32: Alcohols: acyclic, diols: propylene glycol (propane-1, 2-diol). HS 2905 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most propylene glycol?
China exported $286.5 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Germany (18%) and the United States (11%). In all, 101 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most propylene glycol?
India imported $115.6 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of France (6%) and China (5%). The top three importers together take 18%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in propylene glycol?
It was worth $1.51 billion in 2024, about 1.13 million tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.69 billion. 101 countries reported exports and 188 reported imports.
What is the average price of propylene glycol per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.48 per kg and Saudi Arabia $1.11 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 propylene glycol?
The HS code for propylene glycol is subheading 2905.32, 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 2905 page.
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