Benzyl alcohol imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $30.3 million of benzyl alcohol in 2024 (15.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $39.3 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 | $30.3M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $39.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2021 | $32.6M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $28.3M | 16.7K t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $34.1M | 16.5K t |
| 2017 | $23.0M | 13.3K t |
Where the United States imports benzyl alcohol from
Most of the value came from India (49%), Germany (25%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $14.9M | 49% |
| Germany | $7.5M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 10% |
| China | $2.8M | 9.3% |
| Spain | $867K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $405K | 1.3% |
| Ireland | $377K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $249K | 0.8% |
| Israel | $70K | 0.2% |
| Nicaragua | $44K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, close to the world average of $2.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Benzyl alcohol exports from the United States
The United States exported $9.6 million of benzyl alcohol in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 73 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (22%), Ireland (14%), Mexico (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.2M | 23% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 14% |
| Mexico | $1.1M | 12% |
| South Korea | $731K | 7.6% |
| Poland | $518K | 5.4% |
| China | $312K | 3.2% |
| Colombia | $299K | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $247K | 2.6% |
| Namibia | $229K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $217K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States benzyl alcohol imports (HS 2906.21): 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 2906.21: Alcohols: aromatic alcohols and derivatives, benzyl alcohol.
Common questions
What is the value of benzyl alcohol imported by the United States?
The United States imported benzyl alcohol worth $30.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 135 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply benzyl alcohol to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by Germany (25%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of benzyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $2.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of benzyl alcohol to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.0 million in 2017 to $30.3 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $39.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export benzyl alcohol?
Yes. The United States exported $9.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Ireland and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for benzyl alcohol?
The HS code for benzyl alcohol is subheading 2906.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2906 page.
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