Chloroform trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in chloroform was worth $62.3 million in 2024, about 87.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017, and down 23% 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 | $62.3M | 87.6K t |
| 2023 | $81.2M | 109.0K t |
| 2022 | $100.7M | 94.3K t |
| 2021 | $71.5M | 100.4K t |
| 2020 | $45.7M | 91.1K t |
| 2019 | $77.6M | 131.7K t |
| 2018 | $83.1M | 146.0K t |
| 2017 | $60.3M | 132.4K t |
Top chloroform exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by France and the United States. The top three supply 62% between them, out of 64 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $17.6M | 28% |
| France | $11.9M | 19% |
| United States | $9.1M | 15% |
| South Korea | $8.0M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 5.2% |
| India | $2.6M | 4.1% |
| China | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $818K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $813K | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The Netherlands is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Japan and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 45% across 154 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $11.0M | 18% |
| Japan | $9.4M | 15% |
| United States | $7.9M | 13% |
| Mexico | $5.6M | 8.9% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 6.4% |
| Pakistan | $2.1M | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $2.0M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| France | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $0.95 per kg and India $0.38 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 Chloroform (HS 2903.13) 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 2903.13: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: chloroform (trichloromethane). HS 2903 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most chloroform?
Germany exported $17.6 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by France (19%) and the United States (15%). In all, 64 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most chloroform?
The Netherlands imported $11.0 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Japan (15%) and the United States (13%). The top three importers together take 45%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in chloroform?
It was worth $62.3 million in 2024, about 87.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $100.7 million. 64 countries reported exports and 154 reported imports.
What is the average price of chloroform per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $0.95 per kg and India $0.38 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 chloroform?
The HS code for chloroform is subheading 2903.13, 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 2903 page.
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