U.S. exports of 1,2-Dichloroethane (Ethylene Dichloride) (SITC 51135) totaled $41.1M in August 2026, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: August 2026 dataEthylene dichloride (EDC) is one of the highest-volume chlorinated chemicals in global trade, serving primarily as the direct precursor to vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) and, through it, to PVC resin. Its trade flows are tightly linked to PVC production capacity, making EDC pricing and availability a leading indicator for the plastics and construction materials supply chain. Because EDC is a listed hazardous air pollutant and a probable human carcinogen under EPA classifications, importers must maintain TSCA certification and comply with applicable DOT hazardous materials transport regulations.
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EDC is the primary feedstock for vinyl chloride monomer, which is in turn polymerized into PVC. Any disruption to EDC supply — whether from production outages, shipping constraints, or trade-policy changes — directly affects VCM availability and PVC resin pricing, making EDC import data a key forward indicator for the plastics industry.
EDC is classified as a flammable liquid under IMDG and DOT regulations. Sea shipments require a proper shipping name, UN number, hazard class labeling, and a material safety data sheet (SDS). The importer of record must also file a TSCA import certification with CBP at entry.
Basic heading 117 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 51135 · $41.1M of $26.2B
Exports · August 2026
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India and Taiwan together take 45% of it.
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Low of 2 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $238.7M of 1,2-Dichloroethane (Ethylene Dichloride).
Through August 2026 · imports 2 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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