Resorcinol trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in resorcinol was worth $196.1 million in 2024, about 30.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $196.1M | 30.9K t |
| 2023 | $203.3M | 27.5K t |
| 2022 | $300.1M | 37.3K t |
| 2021 | $348.0M | 41.4K t |
| 2020 | $315.0M | 35.4K t |
| 2019 | $313.7M | 36.4K t |
| 2018 | $342.5M | 40.6K t |
| 2017 | $203.2M | 39.6K t |
Top resorcinol exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (56%), China (23%) and Belgium (9%). 49 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 87%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $108.9M | 56% |
| China | $44.6M | 23% |
| Belgium | $16.8M | 8.6% |
| India | $8.9M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 2.3% |
| United States | $2.6M | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 0.7% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 0.6% |
| France | $1.0M | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $743K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $715K | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Belgium (18%), India (17%) and the United States (14%). 120 countries imported it, and the top three take 49% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $34.7M | 18% |
| India | $34.2M | 17% |
| United States | $27.9M | 14% |
| South Korea | $13.9M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $12.6M | 6.4% |
| China | $10.6M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $10.1M | 5.2% |
| Brazil | $4.3M | 2.2% |
| Norway | $4.0M | 2% |
| Russia | $3.4M | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $3.2M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $3.1M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $14.67 per kg and Japan $5.88 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 2907.21: Polyphenols: resorcinol and its salts. HS 2907 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most resorcinol?
Japan exported $108.9 million in 2024, 56% of the world total, followed by China (23%) and Belgium (9%). In all, 49 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most resorcinol?
Belgium imported $34.7 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of India (17%) and the United States (14%). The top three importers together take 49%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in resorcinol?
It was worth $196.1 million in 2024, about 30.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $348.0 million. 49 countries reported exports and 120 reported imports.
What is the average price of resorcinol per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $14.67 per kg and Japan $5.88 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 resorcinol?
The HS code for resorcinol is subheading 2907.21, 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 2907 page.
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