Unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) was worth $3.01 billion in 2024, about 1.86 million tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $3.01B | 1.86M t |
| 2023 | $3.20B | 1.86M t |
| 2022 | $3.77B | 2.08M t |
| 2021 | $2.89B | 1.92M t |
| 2020 | $2.23B | 2.02M t |
| 2019 | $2.56B | 2.15M t |
| 2018 | $2.63B | 2.10M t |
| 2017 | $2.49B | 2.14M t |
Top unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by South Africa and Qatar. The top three supply 67% between them, out of 109 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.12B | 37% |
| South Africa | $562.3M | 19% |
| Qatar | $329.9M | 11% |
| Belgium | $217.2M | 7.2% |
| Canada | $139.2M | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $114.8M | 3.8% |
| China | $94.1M | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $87.1M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $56.6M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $46.5M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $42.9M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $39.1M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Singapore is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Belgium and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 194 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $300.5M | 10% |
| Belgium | $276.6M | 9.2% |
| United States | $266.5M | 8.9% |
| South Korea | $223.1M | 7.4% |
| India | $216.9M | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $204.8M | 6.8% |
| China | $204.3M | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $175.4M | 5.8% |
| Canada | $155.9M | 5.2% |
| Brazil | $144.9M | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $132.9M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $122.9M | 4.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $2.40 per kg and Canada $1.00 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 2901.29: Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, n.e.c. in heading no. 2901. HS 2901 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other)?
The United States exported $1.12 billion in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by South Africa (19%) and Qatar (11%). In all, 109 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other)?
Singapore imported $300.5 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Belgium (9%) and the United States (9%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other)?
It was worth $3.01 billion in 2024, about 1.86 million tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.77 billion. 109 countries reported exports and 194 reported imports.
What is the average price of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $2.40 per kg and Canada $1.00 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 unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other)?
The HS code for unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) is subheading 2901.29, 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 2901 page.
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