Butanol exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of butanol by the United States reached $63.9 million in 2024 (56.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 68 countries. That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $92.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63.9M | 56.4K t |
| 2023 | $78.2M | 66.8K t |
| 2022 | $59.9M | 33.3K t |
| 2021 | $50.9M | 28.1K t |
| 2020 | $72.2M | 77.8K t |
| 2019 | $69.2M | 67.8K t |
| 2018 | $92.0M | 86.2K t |
| 2017 | $75.7M | 93.8K t |
Where the United States exports butanol to
Most of it went to India (23%), Belgium (16%), Mexico (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $14.6M | 23% |
| Belgium | $10.5M | 16% |
| Mexico | $10.1M | 16% |
| Brazil | $6.4M | 10% |
| Canada | $5.3M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 7.5% |
| South Korea | $3.6M | 5.7% |
| China | $2.1M | 3.3% |
| Chile | $1.9M | 3% |
| Colombia | $1.5M | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butanol imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported butanol worth $11.5 million (9.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.7M | 67% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 26% |
| Poland | $193K | 1.7% |
| France | $193K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $170K | 1.5% |
| China | $108K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $89K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $69K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $27K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States butanol exports (HS 2905.13): 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 2905.13: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of butanol exported by the United States?
The United States exported butanol worth $63.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 68 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy butanol from the United States?
India was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by Belgium (16%) and Mexico (16%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 75 buyer countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average export price of butanol per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of butanol from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $75.7 million in 2017 to $63.9 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $92.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $70.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import butanol?
Yes. The United States imported $11.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Germany and Poland. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $52.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for butanol?
The HS code for butanol is subheading 2905.13. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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