Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $5.65 billion of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer in 2024 (5.14 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 91 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
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 | $5.65B | 5.14M t |
| 2023 | $5.68B | 5.15M t |
| 2022 | $5.28B | 3.54M t |
| 2021 | $4.08B | 2.99M t |
| 2020 | $3.48B | 3.52M t |
| 2019 | $2.79B | 2.59M t |
| 2018 | $2.14B | 1.52M t |
| 2017 | $944.9M | 674.3K t |
Where the United States exports ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer to
Most of it went to China (18%), Brazil (11%), Mexico (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.01B | 18% |
| Brazil | $635.3M | 11% |
| Mexico | $535.1M | 9.5% |
| Belgium | $423.8M | 7.5% |
| Canada | $372.6M | 6.6% |
| Malaysia | $355.6M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $174.1M | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $151.5M | 2.7% |
| Colombia | $151.1M | 2.7% |
| India | $144.1M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 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.
Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imports to the United States
The United States imported $1.60 billion of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer in 2024 (1.50 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 164 countries for imports of this product. Canada alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.50B | 94% |
| South Korea | $39.2M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $37.6M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $8.2M | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $6.5M | 0.4% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 0.2% |
| Finland | $2.0M | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 0.1% |
| Israel | $707K | 0% |
| Italy | $620K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer exports (HS 3901.40): 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 3901.40: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer exported by the United States?
The United States exported ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer worth $5.65 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.14 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 91 countries worldwide, with 29% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($1.01 billion), followed by Brazil (11%) and Mexico (9%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 132 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average export price of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, close to 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 exports of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $944.9 million in 2017 to $5.65 billion in 2024, an increase of 498%. The peak was 2023 at $5.68 billion. Over 8 years the average was $3.76 billion a year.
Does the United States also import ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer?
Yes. The United States imported $1.60 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, South Korea and Singapore. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.05 billion a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer?
The HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer is subheading 3901.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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