Hydrofluoric acid trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hydrofluoric acid was worth $951.5 million in 2024, about 471.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017, and down 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 | $951.5M | 471.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.03B | 496.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.15B | 550.0K t |
| 2021 | $957.5M | 518.3K t |
| 2020 | $796.0M | 491.1K t |
| 2019 | $959.4M | 553.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.03B | 580.5K t |
| 2017 | $827.1M | 549.3K t |
Top hydrofluoric acid exporting countries
Exports are led by China (44%), Mexico (17%) and Germany (9%). 64 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 70%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $418.2M | 44% |
| Mexico | $161.9M | 17% |
| Germany | $85.2M | 9% |
| Spain | $63.1M | 6.6% |
| Taiwan | $53.0M | 5.6% |
| Japan | $50.7M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $33.4M | 3.5% |
| United States | $27.3M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $12.8M | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $10.3M | 1.1% |
| France | $6.2M | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $5.7M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
South Korea is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Japan. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 51% across 134 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $187.7M | 20% |
| United States | $166.7M | 18% |
| Japan | $127.2M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $103.9M | 11% |
| France | $76.3M | 8% |
| China | $31.2M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $28.6M | 3% |
| Germany | $19.3M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $17.2M | 1.8% |
| Norway | $16.0M | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $15.9M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $15.6M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $3.74 per kg and China $1.63 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 2811.11: Hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid). HS 2811 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hydrofluoric acid?
China exported $418.2 million in 2024, 44% of the world total, followed by Mexico (17%) and Germany (9%). In all, 64 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hydrofluoric acid?
South Korea imported $187.7 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of the United States (18%) and Japan (13%). The top three importers together take 51%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hydrofluoric acid?
It was worth $951.5 million in 2024, about 471.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.15 billion. 64 countries reported exports and 134 reported imports.
What is the average price of hydrofluoric acid per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $3.74 per kg and China $1.63 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 hydrofluoric acid?
The HS code for hydrofluoric acid is subheading 2811.11, 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 2811 page.
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