Tetrahydrofuran trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tetrahydrofuran was worth $266.9 million in 2024, about 140.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and down 21% 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 | $266.9M | 140.9K t |
| 2023 | $338.4M | 139.5K t |
| 2022 | $718.1M | 159.0K t |
| 2021 | $589.9M | 166.8K t |
| 2020 | $289.8M | 162.0K t |
| 2019 | $291.4M | 142.0K t |
| 2018 | $310.5M | 139.3K t |
| 2017 | $276.2M | 136.1K t |
Top tetrahydrofuran exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by Germany and Taiwan. The top three supply 59% between them, out of 63 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $83.8M | 31% |
| Germany | $53.6M | 20% |
| Taiwan | $21.2M | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $20.2M | 7.6% |
| United States | $19.6M | 7.4% |
| Malaysia | $14.3M | 5.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12.4M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $10.7M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $6.6M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $5.2M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $3.9M | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $3.5M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (20%), South Korea (13%) and Belgium (9%). 137 countries imported it, and the top three take 42% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $52.8M | 20% |
| South Korea | $35.5M | 13% |
| Belgium | $25.0M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $14.8M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $14.7M | 5.5% |
| Ireland | $12.3M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $11.4M | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $10.6M | 4% |
| France | $8.9M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $8.4M | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $6.8M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $6.0M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $3.12 per kg and Saudi Arabia $1.54 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 2932.11: Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, tetrahydrofuran. HS 2932 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tetrahydrofuran?
China exported $83.8 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by Germany (20%) and Taiwan (8%). In all, 63 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tetrahydrofuran?
India imported $52.8 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (13%) and Belgium (9%). The top three importers together take 42%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in tetrahydrofuran?
It was worth $266.9 million in 2024, about 140.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $718.1 million. 63 countries reported exports and 137 reported imports.
What is the average price of tetrahydrofuran per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $3.12 per kg and Saudi Arabia $1.54 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 tetrahydrofuran?
The HS code for tetrahydrofuran is subheading 2932.11, 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 2932 page.
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