Unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) worth $1.12 billion (690.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 109 countries for exports of this product. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $1.12B | 690.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.00B | 625.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.13B | 631.8K t |
| 2021 | $864.0M | 571.2K t |
| 2020 | $638.8M | 556.7K t |
| 2019 | $613.5M | 458.0K t |
| 2018 | $549.7M | 410.3K t |
| 2017 | $517.2M | 438.5K t |
Where the United States exports unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) to
Most of it went to South Korea (14%), Canada (13%), Brazil (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $158.7M | 14% |
| Canada | $145.6M | 13% |
| Brazil | $141.2M | 13% |
| Belgium | $116.9M | 11% |
| China | $101.8M | 9.1% |
| India | $89.0M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $80.7M | 7.2% |
| Argentina | $48.2M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $42.1M | 3.8% |
| France | $41.5M | 3.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, close to the world average of $1.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) worth $266.5 million (221.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 194 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Canada (46%), South Africa (31%), Brazil (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $123.1M | 46% |
| South Africa | $82.9M | 31% |
| Brazil | $32.3M | 12% |
| Japan | $12.7M | 4.8% |
| China | $3.1M | 1.2% |
| France | $2.1M | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $2.0M | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 0.6% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 0.5% |
| Spain | $964K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) exports (HS 2901.29): 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 2901.29: Acyclic hydrocarbons: unsaturated, n.e.c. in heading no. 2901.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) worth $1.12 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 690.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 109 countries worldwide, with 37% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) from the United States?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($158.7 million), followed by Canada (13%) and Brazil (13%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 87 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 273% on the year.
What is the average export price of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $517.2 million in 2017 to $1.12 billion in 2024, an increase of 116%. The peak was 2022 at $1.13 billion. Over 8 years the average was $803.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other)?
Yes. The United States imported $266.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, South Africa and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $848.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other)?
The HS code for unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) is subheading 2901.29. 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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