Triethanolamine exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported triethanolamine worth $42.6 million (27.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 69 countries. Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $66.8 million.
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 | $42.6M | 27.7K t |
| 2023 | $64.0M | 55.6K t |
| 2022 | $66.8M | 44.8K t |
| 2021 | $56.5M | 37.3K t |
| 2020 | $42.4M | 35.3K t |
| 2019 | $46.3M | 39.4K t |
| 2018 | $57.5M | 46.9K t |
| 2017 | $64.5M | 56.4K t |
Where the United States exports triethanolamine to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (20%), United Kingdom (15%), Canada (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $8.7M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $6.6M | 15% |
| Canada | $5.9M | 14% |
| Belgium | $5.7M | 13% |
| Peru | $1.4M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Chile | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| India | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| Pakistan | $993K | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, close to the world average of $1.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Triethanolamine imports to the United States
The United States imported $4.9 million of triethanolamine in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Taiwan (32%), Germany (28%), South Korea (15%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 32% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 28% |
| South Korea | $721K | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $298K | 6.1% |
| Ireland | $185K | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $134K | 2.8% |
| France | $106K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $94K | 1.9% |
| India | $88K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $86K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States triethanolamine exports (HS 2922.15): 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 2922.15: Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function: their ethers and esters: salts thereof, triethanolamine.
Common questions
What is the value of triethanolamine exported by the United States?
The United States exported triethanolamine worth $42.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 69 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy triethanolamine from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and Canada (14%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 61 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average export price of triethanolamine per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $1.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of triethanolamine from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $64.5 million in 2017 to $42.6 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $66.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import triethanolamine?
Yes. The United States imported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Taiwan, Germany and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $37.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for triethanolamine?
The HS code for triethanolamine is subheading 2922.15. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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