Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $70.0 million of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer in 2024 (30.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 82 countries for exports of this product. That is 37% more than in 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 | $70.0M | 30.5K t |
| 2023 | $51.0M | 20.7K t |
| 2022 | $64.6M | 27.4K t |
| 2021 | $69.8M | 29.4K t |
| 2020 | $39.7M | 19.0K t |
| 2019 | $43.4M | 20.4K t |
| 2018 | $48.9M | 24.5K t |
| 2017 | $43.8M | 24.3K t |
Where the United States exports styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (44%), Mexico (32%), Brazil (8%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+362% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $31.0M | 44% |
| Mexico | $22.4M | 32% |
| Brazil | $5.8M | 8.2% |
| China | $3.7M | 5.3% |
| India | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $449K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $422K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $357K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, 39% above the world average of $1.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer imports to the United States
Imports of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer by the United States reached $43.0 million in 2024 (21.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 136 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from South Korea (45%), Mexico (29%), Japan (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $19.2M | 45% |
| Mexico | $12.5M | 29% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 8.4% |
| China | $2.5M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $2.0M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $162K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $69K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer exports (HS 3903.20): 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 3903.20: Styrene polymers: styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer exported by the United States?
The United States exported styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer worth $70.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 82 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($31.0 million), followed by Mexico (32%) and Brazil (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 525% on the year.
What is the average export price of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $43.8 million in 2017 to $70.0 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $53.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer?
Yes. The United States imported $43.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Mexico and Japan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $27.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer?
The HS code for styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer is subheading 3903.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3903 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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