Styrene exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of styrene by the United States reached $1.76 billion in 2024 (1.35 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 74 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $2.32 billion.
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 | $1.76B | 1.35M t |
| 2023 | $1.92B | 1.67M t |
| 2022 | $1.70B | 1.08M t |
| 2021 | $2.25B | 1.77M t |
| 2020 | $1.72B | 2.29M t |
| 2019 | $2.32B | 2.37M t |
| 2018 | $2.29B | 1.88M t |
| 2017 | $2.12B | 1.90M t |
Where the United States exports styrene to
Most of it went to Mexico (40%), Netherlands (14%), Brazil (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $705.2M | 40% |
| Netherlands | $242.9M | 14% |
| Brazil | $237.9M | 14% |
| Turkey | $155.9M | 8.9% |
| Colombia | $135.4M | 7.7% |
| Belgium | $42.8M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $39.2M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $33.4M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $31.6M | 1.8% |
| Chile | $24.2M | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Styrene imports to the United States
Imports of styrene by the United States reached $270.5 million in 2024 (210.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 145 countries. Canada alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $270.1M | 100% |
| Dominican Republic | $182K | 0.1% |
| China | $130K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 0% |
| Belgium | $27K | 0% |
| Latvia | $21K | 0% |
| Germany | $18K | 0% |
| Italy | $5K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States styrene exports (HS 2902.50): 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 2902.50: Cyclic hydrocarbons: styrene.
Common questions
What is the value of styrene exported by the United States?
The United States exported styrene worth $1.76 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.35 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 74 countries worldwide, with 21% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy styrene from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($705.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Brazil (14%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 60 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 826% on the year.
What is the average export price of styrene per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of styrene from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.12 billion in 2017 to $1.76 billion in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2019 at $2.32 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.01 billion a year.
Does the United States also import styrene?
Yes. The United States imported $270.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, the Dominican Republic and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.49 billion a year.
What is the HS code for styrene?
The HS code for styrene is subheading 2902.50. 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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