Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer was worth $899.4 million in 2024, about 544.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017, and up 10% 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 | $899.4M | 544.3K t |
| 2023 | $817.6M | 497.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.07B | 556.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.35B | 693.8K t |
| 2020 | $877.6M | 611.4K t |
| 2019 | $998.7M | 613.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.14B | 613.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.02B | 592.1K t |
Top styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer exporting countries
Exports are led by South Korea (32%), Taiwan (16%) and China (9%). 82 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 56%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $285.3M | 32% |
| Taiwan | $140.5M | 16% |
| China | $78.9M | 8.8% |
| Germany | $78.4M | 8.7% |
| United States | $70.0M | 7.8% |
| Thailand | $55.1M | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $43.3M | 4.8% |
| Japan | $42.4M | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $30.2M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $15.7M | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $15.4M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $4.9M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 23% of world imports, ahead of India and Vietnam. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 136 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $210.9M | 24% |
| India | $55.9M | 6.2% |
| Vietnam | $49.5M | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $47.0M | 5.2% |
| United States | $43.0M | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $40.9M | 4.6% |
| Hungary | $39.4M | 4.4% |
| Mexico | $36.6M | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $35.4M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $31.6M | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $24.6M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $24.1M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.29 per kg and Thailand $1.44 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 3903.20: Styrene polymers: styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers, in primary forms. HS 3903 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer?
South Korea exported $285.3 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (16%) and China (9%). In all, 82 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer?
China imported $210.9 million in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of India (6%) and Vietnam (6%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer?
It was worth $899.4 million in 2024, about 544.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.35 billion. 82 countries reported exports and 136 reported imports.
What is the average price of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.29 per kg and Thailand $1.44 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 styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer?
The HS code for styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer is subheading 3903.20, in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3903 page.
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