Propylene glycol (Propane-1,2-diol) (HS 290532)
Propylene glycol (Propane-1,2-diol) (HS 290532) has 4,922 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Propylene glycol (Propane-1,2-diol) is EMPIRE GAS COMPANY INC, with 440 shipments, followed by TROPIGAS DE PUERTO RICO and THE GAS COMPANY LLC. The leading supplier is GEOGAS TRADE SA, with 485 shipments, followed by DIAGEO USVI and CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and VIRGIN ISLANDS, U.S., arriving primarily at SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Propylene glycol (Propane-1,2-diol) (HS 290532), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is DIAGEO USVI → EMPIRE GAS COMPANY INC with 338 shipments, followed by GEOGAS TRADE SA → THE GAS COMPANY LLC (173) and ST THOMAS GAS → TROPIGAS DE PUERTO RICO (151).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| EMPIRE GAS COMPANY INC | 440 |
| TROPIGAS DE PUERTO RICO | 395 |
| THE GAS COMPANY LLC | 253 |
| TARGA LIQUIDS MKTG TRADE LLC | 148 |
| SUNGAS CORP | 133 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GEOGAS TRADE SA | 485 |
| DIAGEO USVI | 440 |
| CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES | 340 |
| CLEAN GAS LTD | 198 |
| ST THOMAS GAS | 153 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 1,230 |
| VIRGIN ISLANDS, U.S. | 503 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 473 |
| UNITED STATES MINOR OUTLYING ISLANDS | 322 |
| CANADA | 320 |
| BAHAMAS | 300 |
| BELIZE | 222 |
| MALI | 205 |
| CAYMAN ISLANDS | 199 |
| EQUATORIAL GUINEA | 123 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 898 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 539 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 424 |
| TACOMA, WA | 360 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 326 |
| WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 266 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 235 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 222 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 220 |
| GALVESTON, TX | 175 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 290532 — Propylene glycol (Propane-1,2-diol). The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Propylene glycol (Propane-1,2-diol)
Who imports Propylene glycol (Propane-1,2-diol) (HS 290532)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Propylene glycol (Propane-1,2-diol) include EMPIRE GAS COMPANY INC, TROPIGAS DE PUERTO RICO, THE GAS COMPANY LLC, TARGA LIQUIDS MKTG TRADE LLC, and SUNGAS CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Propylene glycol (Propane-1,2-diol)?
EMPIRE GAS COMPANY INC is the largest U.S. importer of Propylene glycol (Propane-1,2-diol) (HS 290532), with 440 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Propylene glycol (Propane-1,2-diol)?
Leading suppliers shipping Propylene glycol (Propane-1,2-diol) (HS 290532) to the U.S. include GEOGAS TRADE SA, DIAGEO USVI, CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES, CLEAN GAS LTD, and ST THOMAS GAS.
How many U.S. shipments of Propylene glycol (Propane-1,2-diol) are there?
ImportDoor has 4,922 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 290532, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Propylene glycol (Propane-1,2-diol) imported from?
Propylene glycol (Propane-1,2-diol) is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, VIRGIN ISLANDS, U.S., and REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
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