Phenol-formaldehyde resins exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $248.2 million of phenol-formaldehyde resins in 2024 (109.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 95 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $248.2M | 109.1K t |
| 2023 | $241.2M | 106.8K t |
| 2022 | $225.9M | 148.3K t |
| 2021 | $224.4M | 151.0K t |
| 2020 | $173.1M | 119.9K t |
| 2019 | $216.9M | 126.4K t |
| 2018 | $235.8M | 122.3K t |
| 2017 | $273.8M | 144.8K t |
Where the United States exports phenol-formaldehyde resins to
Most of it went to Canada (40%), Mexico (26%), China (7%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $98.2M | 40% |
| Mexico | $63.8M | 26% |
| China | $17.4M | 7% |
| Brazil | $6.0M | 2.4% |
| Colombia | $5.1M | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $4.3M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 1.4% |
| Japan | $3.4M | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $3.2M | 1.3% |
| France | $3.1M | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, close to the world average of $2.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phenol-formaldehyde resins imports to the United States
The United States imported $125.0 million of phenol-formaldehyde resins in 2024 (59.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 176 countries. Canada alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $64.3M | 51% |
| Singapore | $12.5M | 10% |
| India | $11.0M | 8.8% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $6.6M | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $6.3M | 5.1% |
| China | $3.5M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 1.5% |
| France | $1.2M | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States phenol-formaldehyde resins exports (HS 3909.40): 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 3909.40: Phenolic resins: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of phenol-formaldehyde resins exported by the United States?
The United States exported phenol-formaldehyde resins worth $248.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 109.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 95 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy phenol-formaldehyde resins from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($98.2 million), followed by Mexico (26%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 94 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average export price of phenol-formaldehyde resins per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $2.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of phenol-formaldehyde resins from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $273.8 million in 2017 to $248.2 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2017 at $273.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $229.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import phenol-formaldehyde resins?
Yes. The United States imported $125.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Singapore and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $123.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for phenol-formaldehyde resins?
The HS code for phenol-formaldehyde resins is subheading 3909.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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