Olefins imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported olefins worth $356.1 million (581.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 115 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $509.3 million.
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 | $356.1M | 581.3K t |
| 2023 | $408.3M | 643.8K t |
| 2022 | $509.3M | 605.1K t |
| 2021 | $478.4M | 585.6K t |
| 2020 | $216.9M | 502.2K t |
| 2019 | $346.9M | 648.3K t |
| 2018 | $426.0M | 554.0K t |
| 2017 | $426.4M | 630.9K t |
Where the United States imports olefins from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $348.3M | 98% |
| Mexico | $5.7M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $970K | 0.3% |
| China | $719K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $293K | 0.1% |
| France | $40K | 0% |
| Singapore | $24K | 0% |
| Austria | $6K | 0% |
| Japan | $3K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, close to the world average of $0.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Olefins exports from the United States
Exports of olefins by the United States reached $38.6 million in 2024 (32.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (22%), Portugal (17%), Taiwan (15%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $8.7M | 23% |
| Portugal | $6.5M | 17% |
| Taiwan | $5.8M | 15% |
| Mexico | $5.5M | 14% |
| China | $4.5M | 12% |
| India | $1.9M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $991K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $870K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $572K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States olefins imports (HS 2711.14): 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 2711.14: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene.
Common questions
What is the value of olefins imported by the United States?
The United States imported olefins worth $356.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 581.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 115 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply olefins to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($348.3 million), followed by Mexico (2%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 766% on the year.
What is the average import price of olefins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of olefins to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $426.4 million in 2017 to $356.1 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $509.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $396.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export olefins?
Yes. The United States exported $38.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Portugal and Taiwan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $317.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for olefins?
The HS code for olefins is subheading 2711.14. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2711 page.
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