Glycols (other types) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $360.0 million of glycols (other types) in 2024 (175.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 78 countries for exports of this product. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $452.9 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 | $360.0M | 175.3K t |
| 2023 | $430.1M | 187.2K t |
| 2022 | $452.9M | 137.3K t |
| 2021 | $349.5M | 139.1K t |
| 2020 | $253.9M | 156.9K t |
| 2019 | $365.1M | 171.5K t |
| 2018 | $366.6M | 167.4K t |
| 2017 | $314.7M | 158.7K t |
Where the United States exports glycols (other types) to
Most of it went to China (17%), South Korea (14%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $61.2M | 17% |
| South Korea | $52.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $41.0M | 11% |
| Japan | $33.7M | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $28.2M | 7.8% |
| Taiwan | $24.0M | 6.7% |
| Brazil | $20.4M | 5.7% |
| Canada | $16.4M | 4.6% |
| France | $12.3M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $12.1M | 3.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, close to the world average of $1.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glycols (other types) imports to the United States
The United States imported $85.1 million of glycols (other types) in 2024 (26.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 160 countries. Most of the value came from Germany (18%), South Korea (14%), Brazil (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $15.5M | 18% |
| South Korea | $12.3M | 14% |
| Brazil | $9.5M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $7.6M | 8.9% |
| India | $6.0M | 7.1% |
| Mexico | $5.8M | 6.8% |
| China | $5.7M | 6.7% |
| Japan | $4.8M | 5.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.4M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States glycols (other types) exports (HS 2905.39): 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 2905.39: Alcohols: acyclic, diols, other than ethylene glycol (ethandiol) or propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol).
Common questions
What is the value of glycols (other types) exported by the United States?
The United States exported glycols (other types) worth $360.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 175.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 78 countries worldwide, with 17% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy glycols (other types) from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($61.2 million), followed by South Korea (14%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 85 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average export price of glycols (other types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of glycols (other types) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $314.7 million in 2017 to $360.0 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $452.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $361.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import glycols (other types)?
Yes. The United States imported $85.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, South Korea and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $274.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for glycols (other types)?
The HS code for glycols (other types) is subheading 2905.39. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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