Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in saturated acyclic hydrocarbons was worth $8.17 billion in 2024, about 17.82 million tonnes. That is an increase of 161% since 2017, and up 13% 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 | $8.17B | 17.82M t |
| 2023 | $7.23B | 16.07M t |
| 2022 | $8.00B | 13.90M t |
| 2021 | $6.08B | 13.24M t |
| 2020 | $3.71B | 11.01M t |
| 2019 | $4.65B | 11.00M t |
| 2018 | $5.06B | 10.14M t |
| 2017 | $3.13B | 7.62M t |
Top saturated acyclic hydrocarbons exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (74%), Canada (11%) and Russia (2%). 99 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 86%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.05B | 74% |
| Canada | $864.0M | 11% |
| Russia | $145.7M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $129.5M | 1.6% |
| China | $97.5M | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $88.3M | 1.1% |
| Norway | $73.9M | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $70.9M | 0.9% |
| Poland | $52.4M | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $45.3M | 0.6% |
| Spain | $43.6M | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $43.0M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 22% of world imports, ahead of the United States and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 40% across 185 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.83B | 22% |
| United States | $906.7M | 11% |
| India | $531.1M | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $474.8M | 5.8% |
| Sweden | $350.9M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $349.4M | 4.3% |
| Egypt | $290.6M | 3.6% |
| Norway | $286.1M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $278.0M | 3.4% |
| Finland | $239.4M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $235.0M | 2.9% |
| Bangladesh | $200.0M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $2.13 per kg and the United States $0.39 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 2901.10: Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturated. HS 2901 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most saturated acyclic hydrocarbons?
The United States exported $6.05 billion in 2024, 74% of the world total, followed by Canada (11%) and Russia (2%). In all, 99 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most saturated acyclic hydrocarbons?
China imported $1.83 billion in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of the United States (11%) and India (6%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in saturated acyclic hydrocarbons?
It was worth $8.17 billion in 2024, about 17.82 million tonnes. That is an increase of 161% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 99 countries reported exports and 185 reported imports.
What is the average price of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $2.13 per kg and the United States $0.39 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 saturated acyclic hydrocarbons?
The HS code for saturated acyclic hydrocarbons is subheading 2901.10, 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 2901 page.
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