Linear alkylbenzene: Movement
Gulf tankers to India's west coast through Hormuz
Gulf tankers to India's west coast through Hormuz What this tab covers How it moves between countries: share of output traded, physical form and transport, the largest exporters and importers, main routes, India's trade, and handling rules in transit.Trade in 2024 UN Comtrade, HS 381700
World exports $2.05 bn 48 reporting exporters · about 1.05 m t Largest exporter Saudi Arabia 29.1% of world exports Largest importer India 17.7% of world imports India imports $421.0 mexports $4.43 m #1 importer · #18 exporter
Where it is exported from and imported to, 2024
Chart: World map of the largest trade flows
Exporter (size = share of world exports) Importer (share of world imports) Shipping chokepoint UN Comtrade 2024, HS 381700: shares of reported world exports and imports by value. Country-to-country route lines are not available for this commodity yet. Hover a circle for values.HS 381700: largest exporters
| Country | Share | Value (US$) | Tonnes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 29.1% | $595.2 m | 384k |
| United States | 13.8% | $282.4 m | – |
| Canada | 11.1% | $226.3 m | 124k |
| China | 9.4% | $193.4 m | 132k |
| South Korea | 8.2% | $168.8 m | 110k |
| Qatar | 7.4% | $150.6 m | 105k |
| Egypt | 5.6% | $115.2 m | 39k |
| Thailand | 5.6% | $113.6 m | 84k |
HS 381700: largest importers
| Country | Share | Value (US$) | Tonnes |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 17.7% | $421.0 m | 278k |
| Mexico | 10.8% | $257.1 m | 152k |
| Pakistan | 6.6% | $157.3 m | 101k |
| Türkiye | 5.6% | $132.4 m | 86k |
| United States | 5.2% | $124.0 m | – |
| Germany | 4.7% | $111.8 m | 67k |
| South Africa | 4.4% | $105.5 m | 69k |
| Colombia | 3.8% | $90.7 m | 54k |
How it moves
| Measure | Figure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Share traded | about 20-25% of output crosses borders (indicative: India alone imported 333 kt in 2020, plus China, Europe and Middle East net exports) | ||
| How it moves | Liquid in chemical tankers and ISO tanks; non-hazardous and easy to ship | ||
| Routes and chokepoints | Gulf to India's west coast via the Strait of Hormuz; Asia to Africa; Europe to Africa and the Americas. | ||
| India | India imported 333 kt in 2020 (44% of demand), about half from Saudi Arabia and Qatar; anti-dumping duties on Iran and Qatar from 2025. | ||
| Handling in transit | Not regulated as dangerous goods for transport (high flash point); marine pollutant handling under MARPOL Annex II (indicative). |