Aluminum sulfate trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in aluminum sulfate was worth $152.4 million in 2024, about 566.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $152.4M | 566.8K t |
| 2023 | $166.9M | 577.5K t |
| 2022 | $174.4M | 577.8K t |
| 2021 | $156.4M | 582.5K t |
| 2020 | $145.9M | 585.3K t |
| 2019 | $141.1M | 562.3K t |
| 2018 | $157.8M | 562.8K t |
| 2017 | $132.1M | 520.8K t |
Top aluminum sulfate exporting countries
Exports are led by Turkey (18%), China (15%) and Sweden (9%). 102 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 42%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $27.7M | 18% |
| China | $22.4M | 15% |
| Sweden | $13.2M | 8.6% |
| Indonesia | $6.8M | 4.4% |
| Hungary | $6.5M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $6.2M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 3.9% |
| India | $5.8M | 3.8% |
| Finland | $5.7M | 3.7% |
| Slovenia | $4.7M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $4.3M | 2.8% |
| United States | $4.2M | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of Austria and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 19% across 179 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $12.6M | 8.3% |
| Austria | $9.6M | 6.3% |
| United States | $6.8M | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $4.4M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 2.7% |
| Ukraine | $4.1M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 2.6% |
| Norway | $3.9M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $3.8M | 2.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3.3M | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $3.2M | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $2.8M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $0.36 per kg and Spain $0.19 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 2833.22: Sulphates: of aluminium. HS 2833 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most aluminum sulfate?
Turkey exported $27.7 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by China (15%) and Sweden (9%). In all, 102 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most aluminum sulfate?
France imported $12.6 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of Austria (6%) and the United States (4%). The top three importers together take 19%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in aluminum sulfate?
It was worth $152.4 million in 2024, about 566.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $174.4 million. 102 countries reported exports and 179 reported imports.
What is the average price of aluminum sulfate per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $0.36 per kg and Spain $0.19 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 sulfate?
The HS code for aluminum sulfate is subheading 2833.22, 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 2833 page.
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