Industrial fatty alcohols exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of industrial fatty alcohols by the United States reached $390.2 million in 2024 (201.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 89 countries. Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $390.2M | 201.2K t |
| 2023 | $325.5M | 157.6K t |
| 2022 | $406.6M | 187.6K t |
| 2021 | $312.4M | 159.5K t |
| 2020 | $238.0M | 129.7K t |
| 2019 | $266.4M | 134.9K t |
| 2018 | $235.6M | 109.2K t |
| 2017 | $271.4M | 140.9K t |
Where the United States exports industrial fatty alcohols to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (24%), Japan (13%), Singapore (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+217% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $95.5M | 25% |
| Japan | $51.8M | 13% |
| Singapore | $45.0M | 12% |
| China | $37.5M | 9.6% |
| Mexico | $37.3M | 9.6% |
| Canada | $31.3M | 8% |
| Brazil | $30.6M | 7.8% |
| Taiwan | $16.9M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $13.7M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $8.5M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 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.
Industrial fatty alcohols imports to the United States
The United States imported $277.5 million of industrial fatty alcohols in 2024 (150.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 163 countries. Indonesia alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $154.2M | 56% |
| South Africa | $49.1M | 18% |
| Malaysia | $27.8M | 10% |
| Germany | $20.2M | 7.3% |
| India | $6.1M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $4.8M | 1.7% |
| Japan | $3.7M | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $2.9M | 1.1% |
| France | $2.1M | 0.8% |
| Philippines | $1.6M | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States industrial fatty alcohols exports (HS 3823.70): 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 3823.70: Industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial fatty alcohols exported by the United States?
The United States exported industrial fatty alcohols worth $390.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 201.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 89 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy industrial fatty alcohols from the United States?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($95.5 million), followed by Japan (13%) and Singapore (12%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 217% on the year.
What is the average export price of industrial fatty alcohols per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of industrial fatty alcohols from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $271.4 million in 2017 to $390.2 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $406.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $305.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import industrial fatty alcohols?
Yes. The United States imported $277.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, South Africa and Malaysia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $112.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial fatty alcohols?
The HS code for industrial fatty alcohols is subheading 3823.70. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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