Aluminum chloride trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in aluminum chloride was worth $322.3 million in 2024, about 542.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 73% since 2017, and up 14% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $322.3M | 542.1K t |
| 2023 | $281.8M | 530.1K t |
| 2022 | $314.0M | 550.8K t |
| 2021 | $233.1M | 490.1K t |
| 2020 | $214.7M | 466.7K t |
| 2019 | $211.8M | 451.2K t |
| 2018 | $212.2M | 432.2K t |
| 2017 | $186.5M | 461.7K t |
Top aluminum chloride exporting countries
Exports are led by India (19%), China (17%) and the United States (16%). 80 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 51%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $59.9M | 19% |
| China | $55.3M | 17% |
| United States | $50.0M | 16% |
| Germany | $32.2M | 10% |
| Spain | $13.4M | 4.2% |
| Austria | $12.6M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $9.0M | 2.8% |
| Denmark | $8.3M | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $7.7M | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $6.6M | 2.1% |
| Hungary | $6.2M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $6.0M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Belgium and Malaysia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 184 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $38.5M | 12% |
| Belgium | $19.5M | 6.1% |
| Malaysia | $17.8M | 5.5% |
| Indonesia | $17.4M | 5.4% |
| United States | $14.9M | 4.6% |
| France | $14.0M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $13.7M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $13.6M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $11.9M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $9.2M | 2.8% |
| Philippines | $7.8M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $7.4M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $3.65 per kg and the Netherlands $0.27 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2827.32: Chlorides: of aluminium. HS 2827 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most aluminum chloride?
India exported $59.9 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by China (17%) and the United States (16%). In all, 80 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most aluminum chloride?
Japan imported $38.5 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Belgium (6%) and Malaysia (6%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in aluminum chloride?
It was worth $322.3 million in 2024, about 542.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 73% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 80 countries reported exports and 184 reported imports.
What is the average price of aluminum chloride per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $3.65 per kg and the Netherlands $0.27 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for aluminum chloride?
The HS code for aluminum chloride is subheading 2827.32, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2827 page.
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