Meta-xylene imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of meta-xylene by the United States reached $67.4 million in 2024 (76.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 90 countries for imports of this product. That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $67.4M | 76.6K t |
| 2023 | $78.5M | 80.4K t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 22.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $21.4M | 33.2K t |
Where the United States imports meta-xylene from
South Korea alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $64.1M | 95% |
| Belgium | $3.1M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $188K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $16K | 0% |
| Japan | $14K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0% |
| India | $6K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $0.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States meta-xylene imports (HS 2902.42): 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 2902.42: Cyclic hydrocarbons: m-xylene.
Common questions
What is the value of meta-xylene imported by the United States?
The United States imported meta-xylene worth $67.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 76.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 90 countries worldwide, with 48% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply meta-xylene to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($64.1 million), followed by Belgium (5%) and Canada (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of meta-xylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of meta-xylene to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.4 million in 2017 to $67.4 million in 2024, an increase of 215%. The peak was 2023 at $78.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for meta-xylene?
The HS code for meta-xylene is subheading 2902.42. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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