Trimethylolpropane trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in trimethylolpropane was worth $185.0 million in 2024, about 109.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $185.0M | 109.1K t |
| 2023 | $182.0M | 98.6K t |
| 2022 | $401.6M | 222.7K t |
| 2021 | $372.5M | 213.7K t |
| 2020 | $176.2M | 117.6K t |
| 2019 | $201.3M | 111.3K t |
| 2018 | $223.2M | 105.4K t |
| 2017 | $196.4M | 103.6K t |
Top trimethylolpropane exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 34% of world exports, followed by Sweden and Germany. The top three supply 85% between them, out of 45 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $62.5M | 34% |
| Sweden | $51.8M | 28% |
| Germany | $42.8M | 23% |
| Taiwan | $9.5M | 5.1% |
| United States | $5.8M | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 1.3% |
| India | $1.9M | 1% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 0.8% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $895K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $876K | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 98 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $21.5M | 12% |
| South Korea | $19.7M | 11% |
| Japan | $17.3M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $16.4M | 8.9% |
| Italy | $9.8M | 5.3% |
| India | $9.4M | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $9.1M | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $8.1M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $7.2M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $6.8M | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $6.4M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $5.9M | 3.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $4.27 per kg and Taiwan $1.30 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 2905.41: Alcohols: polyhydric, 2-ethyl-2- (hydroxymethyl) propane-1,3-diol (trimethylolpropane). HS 2905 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most trimethylolpropane?
China exported $62.5 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by Sweden (28%) and Germany (23%). In all, 45 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most trimethylolpropane?
The United States imported $21.5 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (11%) and Japan (9%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in trimethylolpropane?
It was worth $185.0 million in 2024, about 109.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $401.6 million. 45 countries reported exports and 98 reported imports.
What is the average price of trimethylolpropane per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $4.27 per kg and Taiwan $1.30 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 trimethylolpropane?
The HS code for trimethylolpropane is subheading 2905.41, 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 2905 page.
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