Bromides and iodides (halides) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bromides and iodides (halides) was worth $575.4 million in 2024, about 32.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% 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 | $575.4M | 32.2K t |
| 2023 | $540.7M | 28.4K t |
| 2022 | $588.5M | 30.1K t |
| 2021 | $551.4M | 38.0K t |
| 2020 | $534.7M | 35.5K t |
| 2019 | $489.3M | 32.3K t |
| 2018 | $515.9M | 28.9K t |
| 2017 | $511.5M | 27.3K t |
Top bromides and iodides (halides) exporting countries
South Korea is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 65% between them, out of 64 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $163.2M | 28% |
| China | $115.7M | 20% |
| United States | $92.3M | 16% |
| Japan | $86.9M | 15% |
| Germany | $33.6M | 5.8% |
| France | $16.6M | 2.9% |
| India | $7.9M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $7.3M | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $7.1M | 1.2% |
| Georgia | $7.0M | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $5.9M | 1% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Taiwan (31%), South Korea (11%) and Japan (9%). 152 countries imported it, and the top three take 50% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $177.0M | 31% |
| South Korea | $63.4M | 11% |
| Japan | $49.0M | 8.5% |
| Singapore | $44.5M | 7.7% |
| United States | $37.8M | 6.6% |
| China | $32.0M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $15.8M | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $15.1M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $14.8M | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $14.4M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $11.9M | 2.1% |
| France | $9.4M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $17.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $31.84 per kg and the Netherlands $5.83 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 2812.90: Halides and halide oxides of non-metals: excluding chloride. HS 2812 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bromides and iodides (halides)?
South Korea exported $163.2 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by China (20%) and the United States (16%). In all, 64 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bromides and iodides (halides)?
Taiwan imported $177.0 million in 2024, 31% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (11%) and Japan (9%). The top three importers together take 50%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bromides and iodides (halides)?
It was worth $575.4 million in 2024, about 32.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $588.5 million. 64 countries reported exports and 152 reported imports.
What is the average price of bromides and iodides (halides) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $17.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $31.84 per kg and the Netherlands $5.83 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for bromides and iodides (halides)?
The HS code for bromides and iodides (halides) is subheading 2812.90, 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 2812 page.
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