Butylglycol ethers exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of butylglycol ethers by the United States reached $216.3 million in 2024 (158.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 87 countries. That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $282.4 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 | $216.3M | 158.3K t |
| 2023 | $194.7M | 138.0K t |
| 2022 | $282.4M | 133.3K t |
| 2021 | $232.5M | 120.9K t |
| 2020 | $124.7M | 138.5K t |
| 2019 | $161.9M | 155.3K t |
| 2018 | $207.2M | 175.2K t |
| 2017 | $216.6M | 213.8K t |
Where the United States exports butylglycol ethers to
The largest buyer markets were Belgium (11%), Singapore (9%), Mexico (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $24.6M | 11% |
| Singapore | $19.0M | 8.8% |
| Mexico | $17.2M | 8% |
| India | $15.5M | 7.2% |
| China | $13.9M | 6.4% |
| Brazil | $12.8M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $11.8M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $11.7M | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $10.1M | 4.7% |
| Colombia | $9.9M | 4.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, close to the world average of $1.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butylglycol ethers imports to the United States
The United States imported $7.2 million of butylglycol ethers in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (39%), Taiwan (17%), South Korea (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.8M | 39% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 17% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 14% |
| China | $410K | 5.7% |
| France | $384K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $355K | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $255K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $179K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $133K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $129K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States butylglycol ethers exports (HS 2909.43): 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 2909.43: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol.
Common questions
What is the value of butylglycol ethers exported by the United States?
The United States exported butylglycol ethers worth $216.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 158.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 87 countries worldwide, with 23% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy butylglycol ethers from the United States?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($24.6 million), followed by Singapore (9%) and Mexico (8%). The top three together account for 28%, out of 91 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average export price of butylglycol ethers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of butylglycol ethers from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $216.6 million in 2017 to $216.3 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2022 at $282.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $204.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import butylglycol ethers?
Yes. The United States imported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Taiwan and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $209.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for butylglycol ethers?
The HS code for butylglycol ethers is subheading 2909.43. 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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