Propylene oxide exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of propylene oxide by the United States reached $475.0 million in 2024 (350.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 35 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 | $475.0M | 350.2K t |
| 2023 | $484.2M | 341.3K t |
| 2022 | $336.7M | 178.2K t |
| 2021 | $411.4M | 226.9K t |
| 2020 | $379.0M | 313.8K t |
| 2019 | $388.3M | 289.9K t |
| 2018 | $347.2M | 247.0K t |
| 2017 | $329.1M | 234.4K t |
Where the United States exports propylene oxide to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (27%), China (21%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $128.4M | 27% |
| China | $101.9M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $62.2M | 13% |
| Belgium | $53.4M | 11% |
| Mexico | $44.3M | 9.3% |
| Taiwan | $30.0M | 6.3% |
| Colombia | $22.0M | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $13.8M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $11.7M | 2.5% |
| India | $3.5M | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, close to the world average of $1.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Propylene oxide imports to the United States
The United States imported $4.0 million of propylene oxide in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $3.9M | 99% |
| Switzerland | $28K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.3% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States propylene oxide exports (HS 2910.20): 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 2910.20: Epoxides, epoxyalcohols, epoxyphenols and epoxyethers: with a three-membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, methyloxirane (propylene oxide).
Common questions
What is the value of propylene oxide exported by the United States?
The United States exported propylene oxide worth $475.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 350.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 35 countries worldwide, with 27% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy propylene oxide from the United States?
Germany was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($128.4 million), followed by China (21%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average export price of propylene oxide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of propylene oxide from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $329.1 million in 2017 to $475.0 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2023 at $484.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $393.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import propylene oxide?
Yes. The United States imported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Brazil, Switzerland and Belgium. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $471.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for propylene oxide?
The HS code for propylene oxide is subheading 2910.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2910 page.
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