Ethylene dichloride exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ethylene dichloride by the United States reached $215.1 million in 2024 (684.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 41 countries. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $543.8 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 | $215.1M | 684.5K t |
| 2023 | $280.4M | 885.7K t |
| 2022 | $523.7M | 808.6K t |
| 2021 | $543.8M | 848.9K t |
| 2020 | $394.6M | 1.44M t |
| 2019 | $508.5M | 1.39M t |
| 2018 | $355.1M | 1.24M t |
| 2017 | $364.0M | 1.34M t |
Where the United States exports ethylene dichloride to
The largest buyer markets were Egypt (21%), India (19%), Thailand (17%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $45.4M | 21% |
| India | $41.0M | 19% |
| Thailand | $36.1M | 17% |
| Brazil | $24.1M | 11% |
| France | $22.1M | 10% |
| Taiwan | $17.0M | 7.9% |
| Portugal | $8.0M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $5.6M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $4.8M | 2.3% |
| China | $3.7M | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.31 per kg, close to the world average of $0.34.
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 dichloride exports (HS 2903.15): 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 2903.15: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: ethylene dichloride (ISO) (1,2-dichloroethane).
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene dichloride exported by the United States?
The United States exported ethylene dichloride worth $215.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 684.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 41 countries worldwide, with 23% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy ethylene dichloride from the United States?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($45.4 million), followed by India (19%) and Thailand (17%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average export price of ethylene dichloride per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.31 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.34 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 dichloride from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $364.0 million in 2017 to $215.1 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2021 at $543.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $398.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene dichloride?
The HS code for ethylene dichloride is subheading 2903.15. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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