In 2024, Germany leads the global tetrahydrofuran export market, capturing 41.22% of global volume, followed by Saudi Arabia at 13.01% and China at 10.11%. The United States and Malaysia rank lower with 6.96% and 6.6% respectively. Germany and Saudi Arabia experienced slight increases in their shares, while the United States saw a notable decline of 11.05%. Fast-rising exporters include Thailand at 21.9% growth and Slovenia skyrocketing by 168.04%. Meanwhile, Japan and Belgium faced considerable contractions, with declines of 15.95% and 10.18% respectively.
Looking forward, countries such as Thailand and Chile present emerging growth prospects due to high recent annual percentage increases. Monitoring shifts in industrial production, changes in trade policies and shifts towards sustainable chemical processes will be crucial for anticipating future developments in the global export landscape of tetrahydrofuran.
Top countries in Export of Tetrahydrofuran Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 41.22 | 2023 | +0.63% | +1.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Saudi Arabia | 13.01 | 2023 | +4.61% | +6.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 China | 10.11 | 2023 | +3.85% | +3.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United States | 6.96 | 2023 | -12.23% | -11.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Malaysia | 6.6 | 2023 | -8.12% | -8.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Arab Emirates | 6.39 | 2023 | +5.36% | +6.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 3.89 | 2023 | -10.17% | -10.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 2.77 | 2023 | +4.43% | +1.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 1.58 | 2023 | +0.59% | -0.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 1.32 | 2023 | -4.3% | -3.86% | View data |
