Ammonium chloride trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ammonium chloride was worth $274.9 million in 2024, about 1.64 million tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017, and up 6% 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 | $274.9M | 1.64M t |
| 2023 | $258.4M | 739.5K t |
| 2022 | $283.9M | 502.9K t |
| 2021 | $327.5M | 1.14M t |
| 2020 | $181.6M | 1.03M t |
| 2019 | $193.6M | 980.1K t |
| 2018 | $162.0M | 822.8K t |
| 2017 | $168.1M | 1.27M t |
Top ammonium chloride exporting countries
Exports are led by China (75%), Germany (12%) and Austria (2%). 80 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 89%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $205.9M | 75% |
| Germany | $31.7M | 12% |
| Austria | $6.0M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 1.8% |
| United States | $4.1M | 1.5% |
| Cyprus | $3.9M | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 0.8% |
| India | $2.0M | 0.7% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 0.6% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $965K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $929K | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Malaysia is the biggest buyer with 32% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and Indonesia. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 59% across 168 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $88.4M | 32% |
| Vietnam | $37.9M | 14% |
| Indonesia | $34.6M | 13% |
| Japan | $8.5M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7.0M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $5.7M | 2.1% |
| United States | $5.5M | 2% |
| France | $5.3M | 1.9% |
| India | $5.0M | 1.8% |
| Philippines | $4.7M | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $4.6M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $3.13 per kg and China $0.13 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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The shipment records behind Ammonium chloride (HS 2827.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2827.10: Chlorides: of ammonium. HS 2827 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ammonium chloride?
China exported $205.9 million in 2024, 75% of the world total, followed by Germany (12%) and Austria (2%). In all, 80 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ammonium chloride?
Malaysia imported $88.4 million in 2024, 32% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (14%) and Indonesia (13%). The top three importers together take 59%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ammonium chloride?
It was worth $274.9 million in 2024, about 1.64 million tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $327.5 million. 80 countries reported exports and 168 reported imports.
What is the average price of ammonium chloride per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $3.13 per kg and China $0.13 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for ammonium chloride?
The HS code for ammonium chloride is subheading 2827.10, 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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