Cumene exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cumene by the United States reached $36.4 million in 2024 (30.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 29 countries for exports of this product. That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $160.3 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 | $36.4M | 30.6K t |
| 2023 | $33.8M | 29.0K t |
| 2022 | $109.1M | 80.1K t |
| 2021 | $160.3M | 151.5K t |
| 2020 | $57.0M | 103.6K t |
| 2019 | $150.0M | 149.0K t |
| 2018 | $159.1M | 151.3K t |
| 2017 | $123.2M | 114.1K t |
Where the United States exports cumene to
Italy alone took 55% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $19.9M | 55% |
| India | $7.0M | 19% |
| Finland | $3.3M | 9% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 8.8% |
| Belgium | $2.8M | 7.8% |
| Mexico | $93K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $92K | 0.3% |
| China | $10K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cumene imports to the United States
Imports of cumene by the United States reached $11.6 million in 2024 (10.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 54 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 52% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $6.1M | 52% |
| Brazil | $5.5M | 48% |
| Belgium | $21K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cumene exports (HS 2902.70): 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 2902.70: Cyclic hydrocarbons: cumene.
Common questions
What is the value of cumene exported by the United States?
The United States exported cumene worth $36.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 29 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy cumene from the United States?
Italy was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($19.9 million), followed by India (19%) and Finland (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 689% on the year.
What is the average export price of cumene per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cumene from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $123.2 million in 2017 to $36.4 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2021 at $160.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $103.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import cumene?
Yes. The United States imported $11.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Brazil and Belgium. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $24.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cumene?
The HS code for cumene is subheading 2902.70. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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