Pure benzene imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported pure benzene worth $1.48 billion (1.50 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 122 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.48B | 1.50M t |
| 2023 | $1.59B | 1.77M t |
| 2022 | $1.41B | 1.36M t |
| 2021 | $975.4M | 1.21M t |
| 2020 | $651.8M | 1.42M t |
| 2019 | $1.04B | 1.72M t |
| 2018 | $1.30B | 1.67M t |
| 2017 | $1.15B | 1.56M t |
Where the United States imports pure benzene from
Most of the value came from South Korea (47%), Netherlands (11%), Canada (10%). Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest (+618% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $694.9M | 47% |
| Netherlands | $165.2M | 11% |
| Canada | $143.0M | 9.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $115.7M | 7.8% |
| Japan | $87.2M | 5.9% |
| India | $79.0M | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $60.5M | 4.1% |
| Argentina | $39.1M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $37.9M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $23.8M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure benzene exports from the United States
The United States exported $40.3 million of pure benzene in 2024 (40.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (40%), United Kingdom (27%), Canada (26%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $16.0M | 40% |
| United Kingdom | $10.7M | 27% |
| Canada | $10.6M | 26% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 3% |
| Belgium | $996K | 2.5% |
| Finland | $604K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $61K | 0.2% |
| China | $17K | 0% |
| Brazil | $12K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States pure benzene imports (HS 2902.20): 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 2902.20: Cyclic hydrocarbons: benzene.
Common questions
What is the value of pure benzene imported by the United States?
The United States imported pure benzene worth $1.48 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.50 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 122 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure benzene to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($694.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (11%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 618% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure benzene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure benzene to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.15 billion in 2017 to $1.48 billion in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $1.59 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.20 billion a year.
Does the United States also export pure benzene?
Yes. The United States exported $40.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.44 billion a year.
What is the HS code for pure benzene?
The HS code for pure benzene is subheading 2902.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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