Unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other) was worth $399.2 million in 2024, about 66.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $399.2M | 66.4K t |
| 2023 | $439.4M | 97.8K t |
| 2022 | $781.5M | 220.4K t |
| 2021 | $708.0M | 361.0K t |
| 2020 | $492.6M | 311.3K t |
| 2019 | $447.2M | 251.3K t |
| 2018 | $540.6M | 355.3K t |
| 2017 | $453.7M | 333.9K t |
Top unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by Japan and India. The top three supply 60% between them, out of 68 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $103.1M | 26% |
| Japan | $88.8M | 22% |
| India | $45.8M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $32.9M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $21.8M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $21.6M | 5.4% |
| United States | $17.8M | 4.5% |
| France | $15.8M | 4% |
| Malaysia | $8.8M | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $7.3M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $6.9M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $6.9M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (13%), the United States (12%) and France (7%). 128 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $51.8M | 13% |
| United States | $49.6M | 12% |
| France | $29.3M | 7.3% |
| South Korea | $29.1M | 7.3% |
| Switzerland | $28.9M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $28.0M | 7% |
| Spain | $27.0M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $23.5M | 5.9% |
| India | $19.1M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $14.3M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $12.4M | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $11.1M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $18.76 per kg and Japan $3.65 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 2905.29: Alcohols: acyclic, unsaturated monohydric, (other than acyclic terpene alcohols). HS 2905 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other)?
China exported $103.1 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Japan (22%) and India (11%). In all, 68 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other)?
China imported $51.8 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the United States (12%) and France (7%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other)?
It was worth $399.2 million in 2024, about 66.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $781.5 million. 68 countries reported exports and 128 reported imports.
What is the average price of unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $18.76 per kg and Japan $3.65 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 unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other)?
The HS code for unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other) is subheading 2905.29, 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 2905 page.
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