Xylenes imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported xylenes worth $509.3 million (585.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 158 countries. That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average.
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 | $509.3M | 585.8K t |
| 2023 | $374.0M | 369.8K t |
| 2022 | $421.2M | 371.0K t |
| 2021 | $46.2M | 62.7K t |
| 2020 | $23.3M | 43.7K t |
| 2019 | $40.3M | 62.9K t |
| 2018 | $59.9M | 74.9K t |
| 2017 | $60.6M | 74.4K t |
Where the United States imports xylenes from
South Korea alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $277.7M | 55% |
| Japan | $123.1M | 24% |
| Canada | $60.2M | 12% |
| Belgium | $21.4M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $12.3M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $9.6M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 1% |
| Costa Rica | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Xylenes exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported xylenes worth $62.4 million (43.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 76 countries for exports of this product. Mexico alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $35.3M | 57% |
| Germany | $6.4M | 10% |
| Guatemala | $5.8M | 9.3% |
| Colombia | $4.3M | 6.9% |
| Canada | $3.0M | 4.9% |
| Costa Rica | $2.1M | 3.3% |
| France | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $967K | 1.6% |
| Bahamas | $738K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $433K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States xylenes imports (HS 2707.30): 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 2707.30: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: xylol (xylenes).
Common questions
What is the value of xylenes imported by the United States?
The United States imported xylenes worth $509.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 585.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 158 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply xylenes to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($277.7 million), followed by Japan (24%) and Canada (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Costa Rica grew fastest among the top ten, up 708% on the year.
What is the average import price of xylenes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of xylenes to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.6 million in 2017 to $509.3 million in 2024, an increase of 740%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $191.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export xylenes?
Yes. The United States exported $62.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Germany and Guatemala. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $446.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for xylenes?
The HS code for xylenes is subheading 2707.30. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2707 page.
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