Synthetic organic products (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in synthetic organic products (other) was worth $937.4 million in 2024, about 43.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017, and up 16% 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 | $937.4M | 43.5K t |
| 2023 | $807.9M | 46.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.01B | 42.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.10B | 51.9K t |
| 2020 | $782.0M | 46.4K t |
| 2019 | $856.9M | 52.6K t |
| 2018 | $740.2M | 66.8K t |
| 2017 | $722.5M | 50.4K t |
Top synthetic organic products (other) exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 34% of world exports, followed by South Korea and Japan. The top three supply 66% between them, out of 125 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $322.5M | 34% |
| South Korea | $196.0M | 21% |
| Japan | $99.5M | 11% |
| China | $77.1M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $51.6M | 5.5% |
| India | $26.2M | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $24.7M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $17.4M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $14.7M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $12.1M | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $10.3M | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $9.5M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are South Korea (42%), China (24%) and Indonesia (7%). 200 countries imported it, and the top three take 73% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $391.3M | 42% |
| China | $226.2M | 24% |
| Indonesia | $62.5M | 6.7% |
| Mexico | $16.2M | 1.7% |
| United States | $15.9M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $12.9M | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $11.6M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $10.6M | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $8.7M | 0.9% |
| France | $8.5M | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $8.0M | 0.9% |
| India | $7.8M | 0.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $21.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $315.49 per kg and Italy $4.26 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 Synthetic organic products (other) (HS 3204.90) 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 3204.90: Dyes: synthetic organic products n.e.c. in heading no. 3204 (e.g. of a kind used as luminophores), whether or not chemically defined. HS 3204 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most synthetic organic products (other)?
The United States exported $322.5 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by South Korea (21%) and Japan (11%). In all, 125 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most synthetic organic products (other)?
South Korea imported $391.3 million in 2024, 42% of world imports, ahead of China (24%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three importers together take 73%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in synthetic organic products (other)?
It was worth $937.4 million in 2024, about 43.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.10 billion. 125 countries reported exports and 200 reported imports.
What is the average price of synthetic organic products (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $21.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $315.49 per kg and Italy $4.26 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 synthetic organic products (other)?
The HS code for synthetic organic products (other) is subheading 3204.90, in chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3204 page.
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