Ethylbenzene exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ethylbenzene by the United States reached $6.3 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 37 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 188% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 40% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $220.0 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 | $6.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $51.9M | 38.8K t |
| 2021 | $40.7M | 41.2K t |
| 2020 | $24.3M | 38.7K t |
| 2019 | $83.9M | 110.7K t |
| 2018 | $213.9M | 229.0K t |
| 2017 | $220.0M | 209.8K t |
Where the United States exports ethylbenzene to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 58% |
| Hong Kong | $894K | 14% |
| Canada | $630K | 10% |
| India | $430K | 6.8% |
| Egypt | $223K | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $126K | 2% |
| El Salvador | $85K | 1.4% |
| Colombia | $83K | 1.3% |
| Costa Rica | $35K | 0.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $16K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, 46% above the world average of $1.31. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ethylbenzene imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported ethylbenzene worth $1.2 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 84 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+528% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.0M | 86% |
| United Kingdom | $130K | 11% |
| China | $17K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 1% |
| Mexico | $7K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States ethylbenzene exports (HS 2902.60): 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 2902.60: Cyclic hydrocarbons: ethylbenzene.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylbenzene exported by the United States?
The United States exported ethylbenzene worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 37 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 188% on 2023.
Which countries buy ethylbenzene from the United States?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Hong Kong (14%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. El Salvador grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average export price of ethylbenzene per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $1.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of ethylbenzene from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $220.0 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, a fall of 97%. The peak was 2017 at $220.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $80.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import ethylbenzene?
Yes. The United States imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, the United Kingdom and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylbenzene?
The HS code for ethylbenzene is subheading 2902.60. 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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