Terpene alcohols exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported terpene alcohols worth $53.7 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 59 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $53.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $52.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $66.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $53.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $53.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $62.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $66.6M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $57.6M | 10.1K t |
Where the United States exports terpene alcohols to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (24%), Spain (14%), Mexico (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.6M | 24% |
| Spain | $7.3M | 14% |
| Mexico | $5.6M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $4.4M | 8.2% |
| Brazil | $4.2M | 7.9% |
| Singapore | $3.3M | 6.2% |
| India | $2.8M | 5.3% |
| France | $2.8M | 5.2% |
| China | $1.7M | 3.2% |
| Colombia | $1.5M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.36 per kg, close to the world average of $8.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Terpene alcohols imports to the United States
Imports of terpene alcohols by the United States reached $46.0 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 110 countries. The largest suppliers were Germany (29%), India (27%), Switzerland (19%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $13.1M | 29% |
| India | $12.3M | 27% |
| Switzerland | $8.7M | 19% |
| Malaysia | $4.4M | 9.6% |
| China | $4.1M | 8.9% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $915K | 2% |
| France | $416K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $213K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $200K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States terpene alcohols exports (HS 2905.22): 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 2905.22: Alcohols: unsaturated monohydric, acyclic terpene alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of terpene alcohols exported by the United States?
The United States exported terpene alcohols worth $53.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 59 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy terpene alcohols from the United States?
Germany was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($12.6 million), followed by Spain (14%) and Mexico (10%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average export price of terpene alcohols per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.36 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $8.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of terpene alcohols from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $57.6 million in 2017 to $53.7 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $66.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import terpene alcohols?
Yes. The United States imported $46.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, India and Switzerland. That compares with exports of $53.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for terpene alcohols?
The HS code for terpene alcohols is subheading 2905.22. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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