Furfuryl alcohols imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of furfuryl alcohols by the United States reached $9.6 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 83 countries. Value fell 49% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $32.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $22.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 5.6K t |
Where the United States imports furfuryl alcohols from
Belgium alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $5.0M | 52% |
| South Africa | $4.0M | 41% |
| Netherlands | $401K | 4.2% |
| China | $224K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $61K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $4K | 0% |
| Canada | $3K | 0% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, 26% above the world average of $1.28. 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.
Furfuryl alcohols exports from the United States
The United States exported $3.8 million of furfuryl alcohols in 2024 (823 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 44 countries. The largest buyer markets were Brazil (41%), India (31%), Japan (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.6M | 41% |
| India | $1.2M | 31% |
| Japan | $317K | 8.3% |
| Canada | $227K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $89K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $81K | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $80K | 2.1% |
| China | $73K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $46K | 1.2% |
| Venezuela | $44K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States furfuryl alcohols imports (HS 2932.13): 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 2932.13: Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, furfuryl alcohol and tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol.
Common questions
What is the value of furfuryl alcohols imported by the United States?
The United States imported furfuryl alcohols worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 83 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply furfuryl alcohols to the United States?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by South Africa (41%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of furfuryl alcohols per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $1.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of furfuryl alcohols to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $32.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export furfuryl alcohols?
Yes. The United States exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, India and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for furfuryl alcohols?
The HS code for furfuryl alcohols is subheading 2932.13. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2932 page.
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