Diethanolamine imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $137.7 million of diethanolamine in 2024 (114.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 142 countries. Value rose 48% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $137.7M | 114.0K t |
| 2023 | $93.3M | 71.1K t |
| 2022 | $100.3M | 66.1K t |
| 2021 | $52.7M | 43.8K t |
| 2020 | $48.0M | 49.0K t |
| 2019 | $50.4M | 46.4K t |
| 2018 | $63.9M | 55.0K t |
| 2017 | $42.7M | 40.3K t |
Where the United States imports diethanolamine from
Most of the value came from Belgium (41%), Saudi Arabia (33%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+651% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $56.4M | 41% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46.0M | 33% |
| Germany | $22.9M | 17% |
| France | $4.3M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $3.2M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 1% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 0.9% |
| India | $351K | 0.3% |
| China | $202K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diethanolamine exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported diethanolamine worth $13.1 million (7.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 66 countries. Canada alone took 63% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $8.2M | 63% |
| Norway | $1.6M | 12% |
| Mexico | $744K | 5.7% |
| Colombia | $342K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $270K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $250K | 1.9% |
| Chile | $234K | 1.8% |
| Argentina | $216K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $214K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $158K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States diethanolamine imports (HS 2922.12): 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 2922.12: Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function: their ethers and esters: salts thereof, diethanolamine and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of diethanolamine imported by the United States?
The United States imported diethanolamine worth $137.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 114.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 142 countries worldwide, with 39% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply diethanolamine to the United States?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($56.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (33%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 878% on the year.
What is the average import price of diethanolamine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $1.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diethanolamine to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.7 million in 2017 to $137.7 million in 2024, an increase of 222%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $73.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export diethanolamine?
Yes. The United States exported $13.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Norway and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $124.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for diethanolamine?
The HS code for diethanolamine is subheading 2922.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
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