U.S. exports of Ethylbenzene (SITC 51126) totaled $37K in December 2025, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: December 2025 dataEthylbenzene is produced almost exclusively as an intermediate in the manufacture of styrene monomer — the dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene to styrene is the dominant industrial route — so its trade flows are tightly linked to integrated petrochemical complexes rather than merchant market demand. Because most ethylbenzene is consumed captively within the same facility where it is produced, import volumes tend to be modest and concentrated among buyers without on-site production capacity. EPA TSCA certification is required at US entry, and the compound's classification as a Group 2B possible carcinogen necessitates proper hazard communication documentation.
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The vast majority of ethylbenzene produced globally is consumed captively within integrated styrene plants — it is dehydrogenated to styrene on-site rather than sold into merchant markets. Standalone import demand arises mainly when a styrene producer lacks sufficient on-site ethylbenzene capacity or when feedstock economics favor purchasing rather than producing it. This captive-use dynamic makes ethylbenzene trade volumes structurally smaller than those of benzene or xylenes.
Ethylbenzene (C8H10, CAS 100-41-4) is a distinct aromatic compound and should not be confused with xylene isomers, which share the same molecular formula but different structures. Mixed C8 aromatic streams containing ethylbenzene alongside xylenes are generally classified as mixtures rather than under the pure ethylbenzene heading. A certificate of analysis confirming compound identity and purity is essential for correct classification.
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Basic heading 51126 · $37K of $26.2B
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Exports · December 2025
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to December 2025, the U.S. imported $910K of Ethylbenzene.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through December 2025 · imports 5 of 12 months reported, exports 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.