Xylenes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in xylenes was worth $3.48 billion in 2024, about 3.99 million tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017, and down 13% 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 | $3.48B | 3.99M t |
| 2023 | $3.98B | 4.08M t |
| 2022 | $3.82B | 3.80M t |
| 2021 | $3.04B | 4.02M t |
| 2020 | $2.11B | 4.37M t |
| 2019 | $3.03B | 4.37M t |
| 2018 | $3.37B | 4.27M t |
| 2017 | $2.67B | 4.00M t |
Top xylenes exporting countries
Exports are led by South Korea (34%), Japan (23%) and Germany (13%). 76 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 69%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.17B | 34% |
| Japan | $790.7M | 23% |
| Germany | $437.7M | 13% |
| Belgium | $285.9M | 8.2% |
| Thailand | $142.9M | 4.1% |
| Philippines | $119.3M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $101.1M | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $97.4M | 2.8% |
| United States | $62.4M | 1.8% |
| Canada | $60.2M | 1.7% |
| Israel | $37.7M | 1.1% |
| Slovakia | $35.3M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 33% of world imports, ahead of the United States and the Netherlands. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 58% across 158 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.13B | 33% |
| United States | $509.3M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $378.3M | 11% |
| Belgium | $313.5M | 9% |
| Taiwan | $259.7M | 7.5% |
| South Korea | $197.0M | 5.7% |
| India | $89.2M | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $80.0M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $55.2M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $41.2M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $38.5M | 1.1% |
| Mexico | $35.3M | 1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.01 per kg and Taiwan $0.81 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 2707.30: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: xylol (xylenes). HS 2707 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most xylenes?
South Korea exported $1.17 billion in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by Japan (23%) and Germany (13%). In all, 76 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most xylenes?
China imported $1.13 billion in 2024, 33% of world imports, ahead of the United States (15%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three importers together take 58%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in xylenes?
It was worth $3.48 billion in 2024, about 3.99 million tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $3.98 billion. 76 countries reported exports and 158 reported imports.
What is the average price of xylenes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.01 per kg and Taiwan $0.81 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 xylenes?
The HS code for xylenes is subheading 2707.30, in chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2707 page.
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