Ethylene exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ethylene by the United States reached $681.0 million in 2024 (735.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 61 countries. That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.26 billion.
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 | $681.0M | 735.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.04B | 1.12M t |
| 2022 | $1.26B | 1.17M t |
| 2021 | $607.7M | 621.5K t |
| 2020 | $424.5M | 595.4K t |
| 2019 | $192.1M | 214.6K t |
| 2018 | $301.7M | 270.4K t |
| 2017 | $185.2M | 180.1K t |
Where the United States exports ethylene to
Most of it went to Indonesia (31%), Belgium (24%), China (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+645% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $212.1M | 31% |
| Belgium | $164.4M | 24% |
| China | $63.8M | 9.4% |
| Portugal | $47.5M | 7% |
| Argentina | $34.7M | 5.1% |
| Pakistan | $31.3M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $20.8M | 3.1% |
| Norway | $19.3M | 2.8% |
| France | $16.1M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $13.8M | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, close to the world average of $0.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United States ethylene exports (HS 2901.21): 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 2901.21: Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, ethylene.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene exported by the United States?
The United States exported ethylene worth $681.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 735.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 61 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy ethylene from the United States?
Indonesia was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($212.1 million), followed by Belgium (24%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 645% on the year.
What is the average export price of ethylene per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ethylene from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $185.2 million in 2017 to $681.0 million in 2024, an increase of 268%. The peak was 2022 at $1.26 billion. Over 8 years the average was $586.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene?
The HS code for ethylene is subheading 2901.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2901 page.
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