Unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other) by the United States reached $49.6 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 128 countries. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $77.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $53.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $77.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $63.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $42.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $42.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $40.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $43.5M | 3.2K t |
Where the United States imports unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other) from
The largest suppliers were Japan (26%), India (25%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+394% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $12.8M | 26% |
| India | $12.6M | 25% |
| China | $8.1M | 16% |
| Switzerland | $5.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 5.1% |
| Brazil | $2.1M | 4.3% |
| Israel | $2.0M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $287K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.32 per kg, 188% above the world average of $6.01. 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.
Unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other) exports from the United States
Exports of unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other) by the United States reached $17.8 million in 2024 (949 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 68 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (15%), China (12%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.6M | 15% |
| China | $2.1M | 12% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 10% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $964K | 5.4% |
| Singapore | $936K | 5.3% |
| Philippines | $912K | 5.1% |
| Canada | $889K | 5% |
| Brazil | $699K | 3.9% |
| France | $632K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other) imports (HS 2905.29): 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 2905.29: Alcohols: acyclic, unsaturated monohydric, (other than acyclic terpene alcohols).
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other) worth $49.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 128 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other) to the United States?
Japan was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by India (25%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 394% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.32 per kg in 2024, 188% above the world average of $6.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.5 million in 2017 to $49.6 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $77.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $17.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, China and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $31.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other)?
The HS code for unsaturated monohydric alcohols (other) is subheading 2905.29. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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