Aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids was worth $125.9 million in 2024, about 24.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 27% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $125.9M | 24.6K t |
| 2023 | $123.4M | 23.4K t |
| 2022 | $171.9M | 31.1K t |
| 2021 | $184.9M | 39.8K t |
| 2020 | $160.6M | 30.4K t |
| 2019 | $169.5M | 28.0K t |
| 2018 | $196.7M | 31.4K t |
| 2017 | $171.3M | 30.5K t |
Top aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 69% of world exports, followed by India and Saudi Arabia. The top three supply 95% between them, out of 46 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $87.3M | 69% |
| India | $29.6M | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.2M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 0.9% |
| United States | $935K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $765K | 0.6% |
| Georgia | $718K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $602K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $384K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $213K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $190K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $143K | 0.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 39% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and China. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 64% across 112 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $49.0M | 39% |
| South Korea | $22.6M | 18% |
| China | $8.6M | 6.8% |
| Taiwan | $8.1M | 6.4% |
| Thailand | $4.2M | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $3.8M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.6M | 2.9% |
| United States | $2.9M | 2.3% |
| Jordan | $2.6M | 2% |
| Mexico | $2.2M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 1.5% |
| Pakistan | $1.4M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $23.09 per kg and Georgia $0.69 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 2922.21: Amino-naphthols and other amino-phenols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function: their ethers and esters: salts thereof, aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids and their salts. HS 2922 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids?
China exported $87.3 million in 2024, 69% of the world total, followed by India (24%) and Saudi Arabia (3%). In all, 46 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids?
India imported $49.0 million in 2024, 39% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (18%) and China (7%). The top three importers together take 64%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids?
It was worth $125.9 million in 2024, about 24.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $196.7 million. 46 countries reported exports and 112 reported imports.
What is the average price of aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $23.09 per kg and Georgia $0.69 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 aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids?
The HS code for aminohydroxynaphthalenesulphonic acids is subheading 2922.21, in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2922 page.
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