Para-xylene imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of para-xylene by the United States reached $1.45 billion in 2024 (1.50 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 93 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $1.45B | 1.50M t |
| 2023 | $1.29B | 1.23M t |
| 2022 | $1.18B | 1.12M t |
| 2021 | $694.8M | 898.2K t |
| 2020 | $531.6M | 951.1K t |
| 2019 | $447.2M | 641.3K t |
| 2018 | $406.0M | 461.5K t |
| 2017 | $317.2M | 433.8K t |
Where the United States imports para-xylene from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (36%), South Korea (23%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $527.8M | 36% |
| South Korea | $331.0M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $155.3M | 11% |
| Brunei | $142.7M | 9.8% |
| Taiwan | $111.0M | 7.7% |
| India | $39.9M | 2.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $34.2M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $31.4M | 2.2% |
| France | $27.5M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $25.1M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $0.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Para-xylene exports from the United States
Exports of para-xylene by the United States reached $602.9 million in 2024 (406.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 44 countries. Mexico alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $557.7M | 93% |
| Canada | $41.3M | 6.8% |
| Brazil | $2.7M | 0.5% |
| Japan | $1.0M | 0.2% |
| Ecuador | $61K | 0% |
| Philippines | $34K | 0% |
| Peru | $33K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $29K | 0% |
| Belgium | $19K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $6K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States para-xylene imports (HS 2902.43): 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 2902.43: Cyclic hydrocarbons: p-xylene.
Common questions
What is the value of para-xylene imported by the United States?
The United States imported para-xylene worth $1.45 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.50 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 93 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply para-xylene to the United States?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($527.8 million), followed by South Korea (23%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of para-xylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of para-xylene to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $317.2 million in 2017 to $1.45 billion in 2024, an increase of 357%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $788.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export para-xylene?
Yes. The United States exported $602.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $847.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for para-xylene?
The HS code for para-xylene is subheading 2902.43. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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