Cresol exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $40.0 million of cresol in 2024 (15.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 44 countries. Value rose 21% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $62.5 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 | $40.0M | 15.0K t |
| 2023 | $33.1M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $55.5M | 19.1K t |
| 2021 | $51.3M | 21.6K t |
| 2020 | $57.6M | 25.2K t |
| 2019 | $62.5M | 27.1K t |
| 2018 | $62.5M | 28.1K t |
| 2017 | $52.1M | 27.5K t |
Where the United States exports cresol to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (21%), Belgium (20%), India (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $8.4M | 21% |
| Belgium | $7.9M | 20% |
| India | $6.9M | 17% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 14% |
| Mexico | $3.0M | 7.5% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 5% |
| Japan | $1.9M | 4.7% |
| Panama | $963K | 2.4% |
| France | $952K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $884K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, 25% below the world average of $3.57, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cresol imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported cresol worth $10.5 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 115 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: India accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+526% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.4M | 52% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 21% |
| China | $2.0M | 19% |
| Japan | $487K | 4.6% |
| Denmark | $312K | 3% |
| Belgium | $76K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cresol exports (HS 2907.12): 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 2907.12: Monophenols: cresols and their salts.
Common questions
What is the value of cresol exported by the United States?
The United States exported cresol worth $40.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 44 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy cresol from the United States?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Belgium (20%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average export price of cresol per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $3.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cresol from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $52.1 million in 2017 to $40.0 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2019 at $62.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import cresol?
Yes. The United States imported $10.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Germany and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $29.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cresol?
The HS code for cresol is subheading 2907.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2907 page.
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