Ethylene glycol exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $1.72 billion of ethylene glycol in 2024 (3.06 million tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 97 countries. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $1.72B | 3.06M t |
| 2023 | $1.62B | 3.02M t |
| 2022 | $1.71B | 2.67M t |
| 2021 | $1.36B | 2.03M t |
| 2020 | $1.00B | 2.26M t |
| 2019 | $723.3M | 1.11M t |
| 2018 | $581.8M | 611.3K t |
| 2017 | $473.8M | 601.9K t |
Where the United States exports ethylene glycol to
Most of it went to China (28%), Turkey (26%), Mexico (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $489.5M | 28% |
| Turkey | $448.0M | 26% |
| Mexico | $181.9M | 11% |
| Brazil | $146.3M | 8.5% |
| Belgium | $143.2M | 8.3% |
| South Korea | $57.6M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $50.1M | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $47.2M | 2.7% |
| Argentina | $33.0M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $13.1M | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ethylene glycol imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported ethylene glycol worth $277.7 million (300.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 179 countries. Canada alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $275.1M | 99% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 0.4% |
| France | $390K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $248K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $178K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $136K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $105K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $94K | 0% |
| China | $93K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States ethylene glycol exports (HS 2905.31): 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 2905.31: Alcohols: acyclic, diols: ethylene glycol (ethanediol).
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene glycol exported by the United States?
The United States exported ethylene glycol worth $1.72 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.06 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 97 countries worldwide, with 22% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy ethylene glycol from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($489.5 million), followed by Turkey (26%) and Mexico (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 104 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average export price of ethylene glycol per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ethylene glycol from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $473.8 million in 2017 to $1.72 billion in 2024, an increase of 264%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.15 billion a year.
Does the United States also import ethylene glycol?
Yes. The United States imported $277.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Saudi Arabia and France. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.45 billion a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene glycol?
The HS code for ethylene glycol is subheading 2905.31. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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