Nitrated and halogenated phenols exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported nitrated and halogenated phenols worth $3.8 million (872 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 56 countries for exports of this product. That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.1 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 | $3.8M | 872 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 489 t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 725 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 433 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 600 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 590 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 534 t |
Where the United States exports nitrated and halogenated phenols to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 51% |
| Netherlands | $465K | 12% |
| Japan | $397K | 10% |
| Taiwan | $155K | 4% |
| Mexico | $153K | 4% |
| Belgium | $132K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $117K | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $96K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $84K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $52K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.38 per kg, 53% below the world average of $9.38, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrated and halogenated phenols imports to the United States
Imports of nitrated and halogenated phenols by the United States reached $3.5 million in 2024 (536 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 136 countries. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+708% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 70% |
| Japan | $510K | 14% |
| India | $181K | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $96K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 1.7% |
| France | $41K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $33K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $31K | 0.9% |
| Finland | $22K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States nitrated and halogenated phenols exports (HS 2908.99): 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 2908.99: Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof: other than dinoseb (ISO), and 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC (ISO)), and their salts.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrated and halogenated phenols exported by the United States?
The United States exported nitrated and halogenated phenols worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 872 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 56 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy nitrated and halogenated phenols from the United States?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 53 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average export price of nitrated and halogenated phenols per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.38 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $9.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of nitrated and halogenated phenols from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2022 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import nitrated and halogenated phenols?
Yes. The United States imported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Japan and India. That compares with exports of $3.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for nitrated and halogenated phenols?
The HS code for nitrated and halogenated phenols is subheading 2908.99. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2908 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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