Octanol exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $221.4 million of octanol in 2024 (157.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 60 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $221.4M | 157.1K t |
| 2023 | $201.5M | 149.8K t |
| 2022 | $209.5M | 117.1K t |
| 2021 | $153.7M | 94.3K t |
| 2020 | $115.3M | 134.5K t |
| 2019 | $128.6M | 116.7K t |
| 2018 | $131.5M | 101.6K t |
| 2017 | $121.8M | 112.7K t |
Where the United States exports octanol to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (19%), Brazil (16%), Colombia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $41.5M | 19% |
| Brazil | $35.8M | 16% |
| Colombia | $26.3M | 12% |
| China | $24.2M | 11% |
| Canada | $23.9M | 11% |
| Argentina | $19.5M | 8.8% |
| Turkey | $15.1M | 6.8% |
| Chile | $10.5M | 4.7% |
| India | $10.2M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, close to the world average of $1.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Octanol imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported octanol worth $85.6 million (44.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 121 countries. Netherlands alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $60.6M | 71% |
| Poland | $10.7M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 3.3% |
| China | $2.3M | 2.7% |
| India | $1.4M | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| France | $851K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $709K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $192K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States octanol exports (HS 2905.16): 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 2905.16: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of octanol exported by the United States?
The United States exported octanol worth $221.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 157.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 60 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy octanol from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($41.5 million), followed by Brazil (16%) and Colombia (12%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average export price of octanol per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of octanol from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $121.8 million in 2017 to $221.4 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $160.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import octanol?
Yes. The United States imported $85.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Poland and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $135.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for octanol?
The HS code for octanol is subheading 2905.16. 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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