Cyanides (non-sodium) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cyanides (non-sodium) was worth $74.0 million in 2024, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $74.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $73.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $91.1M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $95.5M | 13.1K t |
| 2020 | $65.1M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $81.0M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $64.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $59.2M | 8.1K t |
Top cyanides (non-sodium) exporting countries
Exports are led by South Korea (32%), Germany (14%) and Japan (11%). 49 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 57%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $23.6M | 32% |
| Germany | $10.6M | 14% |
| Japan | $7.9M | 11% |
| Singapore | $7.0M | 9.5% |
| Taiwan | $6.4M | 8.7% |
| Czech Republic | $5.4M | 7.4% |
| Hong Kong | $2.6M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 3.3% |
| China | $2.4M | 3.2% |
| France | $1.6M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $750K | 1% |
| United States | $744K | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (16%), India (14%) and Malaysia (13%). 123 countries imported it, and the top three take 43% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.2M | 17% |
| India | $10.3M | 14% |
| Malaysia | $9.6M | 13% |
| Philippines | $8.3M | 11% |
| United States | $2.9M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 3.1% |
| Brunei | $2.3M | 3.1% |
| France | $2.2M | 3% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $363.67 per kg and the Czech Republic $4.84 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 2837.19: Cyanides and cyanide oxides: other than of sodium. HS 2837 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cyanides (non-sodium)?
South Korea exported $23.6 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by Germany (14%) and Japan (11%). In all, 49 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cyanides (non-sodium)?
China imported $12.2 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of India (14%) and Malaysia (13%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cyanides (non-sodium)?
It was worth $74.0 million in 2024, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $95.5 million. 49 countries reported exports and 123 reported imports.
What is the average price of cyanides (non-sodium) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $363.67 per kg and the Czech Republic $4.84 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for cyanides (non-sodium)?
The HS code for cyanides (non-sodium) is subheading 2837.19, 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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