Ether-alcohols (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported ether-alcohols (other) worth $224.9 million (120.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 97 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 3% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $299.0 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 | $224.9M | 120.5K t |
| 2023 | $232.6M | 108.1K t |
| 2022 | $298.4M | 117.2K t |
| 2021 | $265.6M | 119.4K t |
| 2020 | $236.4M | 142.7K t |
| 2019 | $241.9M | 134.5K t |
| 2018 | $299.0M | 153.2K t |
| 2017 | $258.2M | 156.7K t |
Where the United States exports ether-alcohols (other) to
Most of it went to Mexico (13%), Canada (12%), Japan (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $29.6M | 13% |
| Canada | $26.7M | 12% |
| Japan | $23.8M | 11% |
| Belgium | $19.2M | 8.5% |
| Brazil | $18.6M | 8.3% |
| China | $14.4M | 6.4% |
| Taiwan | $9.5M | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $9.0M | 4% |
| India | $8.6M | 3.8% |
| Israel | $8.4M | 3.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, close to the world average of $1.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ether-alcohols (other) imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported ether-alcohols (other) worth $122.6 million (43.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 176 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were India (17%), South Korea (14%), Japan (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+660% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $20.8M | 17% |
| South Korea | $16.7M | 14% |
| Japan | $15.5M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $14.2M | 12% |
| Belgium | $8.9M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $8.7M | 7.1% |
| Sweden | $8.1M | 6.6% |
| China | $6.6M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States ether-alcohols (other) exports (HS 2909.49): 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 2909.49: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: n.e.c. in item no. 2909.4.
Common questions
What is the value of ether-alcohols (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported ether-alcohols (other) worth $224.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 120.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 97 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy ether-alcohols (other) from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($29.6 million), followed by Canada (12%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 103 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average export price of ether-alcohols (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ether-alcohols (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $258.2 million in 2017 to $224.9 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $299.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $257.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import ether-alcohols (other)?
Yes. The United States imported $122.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, South Korea and Japan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $102.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ether-alcohols (other)?
The HS code for ether-alcohols (other) is subheading 2909.49. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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