Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $6.05 billion of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons in 2024 (15.67 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 99 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average.
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 | $6.05B | 15.67M t |
| 2023 | $5.18B | 13.87M t |
| 2022 | $5.16B | 11.07M t |
| 2021 | $3.31B | 9.50M t |
| 2020 | $1.96B | 7.43M t |
| 2019 | $2.13B | 6.30M t |
| 2018 | $2.18B | 5.61M t |
| 2017 | $1.20B | 3.84M t |
Where the United States exports saturated acyclic hydrocarbons to
Most of it went to China (29%), South Korea (7%), India (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.78B | 30% |
| South Korea | $439.4M | 7.3% |
| India | $400.1M | 6.6% |
| Sweden | $339.9M | 5.6% |
| Japan | $319.1M | 5.3% |
| Egypt | $288.7M | 4.8% |
| Norway | $278.8M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $275.8M | 4.6% |
| Finland | $237.6M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $212.5M | 3.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, close to the world average of $0.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports to the United States
The United States imported $906.7 million of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons in 2024 (1.07 million tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 185 countries. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $863.9M | 95% |
| Germany | $13.0M | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $9.1M | 1% |
| South Korea | $6.0M | 0.7% |
| China | $3.9M | 0.4% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 0.3% |
| Israel | $2.4M | 0.3% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 0.2% |
| Italy | $756K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $441K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States saturated acyclic hydrocarbons exports (HS 2901.10): 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 2901.10: Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturated.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons exported by the United States?
The United States exported saturated acyclic hydrocarbons worth $6.05 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.67 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 99 countries worldwide, with 74% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy saturated acyclic hydrocarbons from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($1.78 billion), followed by South Korea (7%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 106 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average export price of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.20 billion in 2017 to $6.05 billion in 2024, an increase of 405%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.40 billion a year.
Does the United States also import saturated acyclic hydrocarbons?
Yes. The United States imported $906.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Germany and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.15 billion a year.
What is the HS code for saturated acyclic hydrocarbons?
The HS code for saturated acyclic hydrocarbons is subheading 2901.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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