Styrene trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in styrene was worth $8.50 billion in 2024, about 6.84 million tonnes. That is a fall of 31% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $8.50B | 6.84M t |
| 2023 | $9.19B | 8.01M t |
| 2022 | $11.26B | 8.19M t |
| 2021 | $11.34B | 9.12M t |
| 2020 | $7.59B | 10.02M t |
| 2019 | $10.13B | 10.14M t |
| 2018 | $12.48B | 9.51M t |
| 2017 | $12.29B | 10.08M t |
Top styrene exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands. The top three supply 51% between them, out of 74 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.76B | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.35B | 16% |
| Netherlands | $1.22B | 14% |
| Singapore | $578.1M | 6.8% |
| Kuwait | $569.5M | 6.7% |
| Taiwan | $451.6M | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $410.1M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $356.4M | 4.2% |
| France | $309.5M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $284.9M | 3.4% |
| China | $273.0M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $270.1M | 3.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (15%), Turkey (9%) and Mexico (8%). 145 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.30B | 15% |
| Turkey | $795.2M | 9.4% |
| Mexico | $705.3M | 8.3% |
| South Korea | $669.8M | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $606.3M | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $516.8M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $461.4M | 5.4% |
| China | $459.7M | 5.4% |
| Brazil | $284.1M | 3.3% |
| United States | $270.5M | 3.2% |
| France | $257.5M | 3% |
| Austria | $213.6M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $1.37 per kg and Saudi Arabia $1.16 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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The shipment records behind Styrene (HS 2902.50) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2902.50: Cyclic hydrocarbons: styrene. HS 2902 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most styrene?
The United States exported $1.76 billion in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by Saudi Arabia (16%) and the Netherlands (14%). In all, 74 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most styrene?
India imported $1.30 billion in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (9%) and Mexico (8%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in styrene?
It was worth $8.50 billion in 2024, about 6.84 million tonnes. That is a fall of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $12.48 billion. 74 countries reported exports and 145 reported imports.
What is the average price of styrene per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $1.37 per kg and Saudi Arabia $1.16 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 styrene?
The HS code for styrene is subheading 2902.50, 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 2902 page.
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