Propanol exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of propanol by the United States reached $354.2 million in 2024 (300.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 113 countries. 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 | $354.2M | 300.1K t |
| 2023 | $363.7M | 297.9K t |
| 2022 | $401.8M | 266.2K t |
| 2021 | $375.1M | 260.6K t |
| 2020 | $403.7M | 347.3K t |
| 2019 | $340.2M | 331.9K t |
| 2018 | $424.7M | 331.9K t |
| 2017 | $349.8M | 277.8K t |
Where the United States exports propanol to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (21%), Belgium (16%), Canada (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $74.3M | 21% |
| Belgium | $57.2M | 16% |
| Canada | $32.0M | 9% |
| Brazil | $29.8M | 8.4% |
| India | $26.9M | 7.6% |
| China | $20.5M | 5.8% |
| Colombia | $17.9M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $14.1M | 4% |
| Peru | $9.2M | 2.6% |
| Guatemala | $7.2M | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Propanol imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported propanol worth $151.0 million (130.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 197 countries. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $90.6M | 60% |
| Taiwan | $23.8M | 16% |
| South Africa | $16.5M | 11% |
| South Korea | $8.4M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $2.3M | 1.5% |
| China | $2.1M | 1.4% |
| Australia | $1.2M | 0.8% |
| Germany | $869K | 0.6% |
| India | $815K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States propanol exports (HS 2905.12): 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 2905.12: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of propanol exported by the United States?
The United States exported propanol worth $354.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 300.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 113 countries worldwide, with 20% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy propanol from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($74.3 million), followed by Belgium (16%) and Canada (9%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 121 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average export price of propanol per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of propanol from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $349.8 million in 2017 to $354.2 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $424.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $376.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import propanol?
Yes. The United States imported $151.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Taiwan and South Africa. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $203.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for propanol?
The HS code for propanol is subheading 2905.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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