Complex cyanides trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in complex cyanides was worth $74.1 million in 2024, about 15.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 140% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $74.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $68.6M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $66.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $55.0M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $48.2M | 16.5K t |
| 2019 | $55.1M | 18.0K t |
| 2018 | $43.5M | 13.8K t |
| 2017 | $30.9M | 11.8K t |
Top complex cyanides exporting countries
Exports are led by China (27%), Switzerland (19%) and Canada (15%). 60 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 61%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.1M | 27% |
| Switzerland | $14.3M | 19% |
| Canada | $11.0M | 15% |
| South Korea | $7.3M | 9.9% |
| Taiwan | $7.1M | 9.6% |
| Singapore | $3.9M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 3.7% |
| United States | $2.7M | 3.6% |
| India | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $727K | 1% |
| Belgium | $499K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $463K | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (37%), China (10%) and Singapore (10%). 134 countries imported it, and the top three take 57% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $27.2M | 37% |
| China | $7.7M | 11% |
| Singapore | $7.3M | 9.8% |
| Malaysia | $4.1M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 4.4% |
| India | $3.2M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $2.3M | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $1.5M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Russia | $1.4M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $589.28 per kg and the United States $1.64 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 2837.20: Complex cyanides. HS 2837 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most complex cyanides?
China exported $20.1 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (19%) and Canada (15%). In all, 60 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most complex cyanides?
The United States imported $27.2 million in 2024, 37% of world imports, ahead of China (10%) and Singapore (10%). The top three importers together take 57%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in complex cyanides?
It was worth $74.1 million in 2024, about 15.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 140% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 60 countries reported exports and 134 reported imports.
What is the average price of complex cyanides per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $589.28 per kg and the United States $1.64 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 complex cyanides?
The HS code for complex cyanides is subheading 2837.20, 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 2837 page.
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