Catalyst trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in catalyst was worth $23.20 billion in 2024, about 1.48 million tonnes. That is an increase of 26% since 2017, and down 16% 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 | $23.20B | 1.48M t |
| 2023 | $27.73B | 1.48M t |
| 2022 | $29.93B | 1.62M t |
| 2021 | $28.54B | 1.49M t |
| 2020 | $22.29B | 1.35M t |
| 2019 | $21.77B | 1.52M t |
| 2018 | $20.60B | 1.52M t |
| 2017 | $18.41B | 1.41M t |
Top catalyst exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by Germany and North Macedonia. The top three supply 48% between them, out of 130 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.94B | 21% |
| Germany | $4.14B | 18% |
| North Macedonia | $2.10B | 9.1% |
| Poland | $1.70B | 7.3% |
| Japan | $1.33B | 5.8% |
| China | $1.32B | 5.7% |
| France | $829.0M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $721.0M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $714.5M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $704.4M | 3% |
| Sweden | $605.3M | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $516.2M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of the United States and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 207 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.09B | 18% |
| United States | $1.80B | 7.8% |
| China | $1.63B | 7% |
| Mexico | $1.25B | 5.4% |
| Czech Republic | $1.16B | 5% |
| South Korea | $1.01B | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $695.9M | 3% |
| Thailand | $644.2M | 2.8% |
| India | $634.6M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $612.9M | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $603.5M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $549.5M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $15.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, North Macedonia averaged $115.29 per kg and China $8.15 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 3815: Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations n.e.c. or included. HS 3815 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most catalyst?
The United States exported $4.94 billion in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by Germany (18%) and North Macedonia (9%). In all, 130 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most catalyst?
Germany imported $4.09 billion in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and China (7%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in catalyst?
It was worth $23.20 billion in 2024, about 1.48 million tonnes. That is an increase of 26% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $29.93 billion. 130 countries reported exports and 207 reported imports.
What is the average price of catalyst per kg?
The world average declared value was about $15.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, North Macedonia averaged $115.29 per kg and China $8.15 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 catalyst?
The HS code for catalyst is heading 3815, in chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 3815 page.
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