Aromatic ethers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $62.7 million of aromatic ethers in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 141 countries for imports of this product. That is 28% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $91.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $48.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $91.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $63.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $86.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $72.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $70.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $64.8M | 6.3K t |
Where the United States imports aromatic ethers from
Most of the value came from China (49%), India (24%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.7M | 49% |
| India | $15.0M | 24% |
| Italy | $5.8M | 9.2% |
| Japan | $5.6M | 9% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| France | $848K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $717K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $495K | 0.8% |
| Latvia | $417K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $253K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.00 per kg, close to the world average of $9.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aromatic ethers exports from the United States
Exports of aromatic ethers by the United States reached $20.4 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 65 countries. Most of it went to United Kingdom (26%), China (16%), Brazil (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5.3M | 26% |
| China | $3.3M | 16% |
| Brazil | $1.9M | 9.1% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 7% |
| France | $1.2M | 6% |
| Indonesia | $735K | 3.6% |
| Japan | $712K | 3.5% |
| India | $599K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $464K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States aromatic ethers imports (HS 2909.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2909.30: Ethers: aromatic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic ethers imported by the United States?
The United States imported aromatic ethers worth $62.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 141 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic ethers to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($30.7 million), followed by India (24%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 550% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic ethers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.00 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $9.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aromatic ethers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.8 million in 2017 to $62.7 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $91.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $70.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export aromatic ethers?
Yes. The United States exported $20.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, China and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $42.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic ethers?
The HS code for aromatic ethers is subheading 2909.30. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
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