Rosin trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in rosin was worth $1.49 billion in 2024, about 810.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $1.49B | 810.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.50B | 784.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.79B | 805.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.76B | 902.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.24B | 824.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.32B | 820.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.52B | 835.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.56B | 844.6K t |
Top rosin exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 13% of world exports, followed by Brazil and Portugal. The top three supply 34% between them, out of 93 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $187.3M | 13% |
| Brazil | $158.7M | 11% |
| Portugal | $157.6M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $120.1M | 8.1% |
| United States | $106.5M | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $102.3M | 6.9% |
| Vietnam | $84.1M | 5.7% |
| Sweden | $79.0M | 5.3% |
| France | $73.1M | 4.9% |
| Finland | $72.7M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $53.2M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $45.3M | 3.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 164 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $143.8M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $127.2M | 8.5% |
| United States | $120.4M | 8.1% |
| India | $87.6M | 5.9% |
| Japan | $74.0M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $72.0M | 4.8% |
| Portugal | $66.6M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $62.2M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $61.4M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $61.0M | 4.1% |
| France | $57.6M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $53.4M | 3.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $3.00 per kg and Indonesia $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 3806: Rosin and resin acids and derivatives thereof; rosin spirit and rosin oils; run gums. HS 3806 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most rosin?
China exported $187.3 million in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by Brazil (11%) and Portugal (11%). In all, 93 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most rosin?
China imported $143.8 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and the United States (8%). 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 rosin?
It was worth $1.49 billion in 2024, about 810.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.79 billion. 93 countries reported exports and 164 reported imports.
What is the average price of rosin per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $3.00 per kg and Indonesia $1.11 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 rosin?
The HS code for rosin is heading 3806, in chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 3806 page.
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