Imide trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in imide was worth $2.48 billion in 2024, about 348.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 66% since 2017, and up 12% 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 | $2.48B | 348.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.21B | 255.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.55B | 233.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.11B | 223.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.73B | 211.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.57B | 197.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.56B | 197.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.49B | 190.4K t |
Top imide exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 36% of world exports, followed by France and India. The top three supply 56% between them, out of 105 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $885.0M | 36% |
| France | $305.9M | 12% |
| India | $203.3M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $202.3M | 8.2% |
| Japan | $119.8M | 4.8% |
| Indonesia | $89.3M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $88.1M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $85.7M | 3.5% |
| United States | $81.0M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $51.7M | 2.1% |
| Norway | $48.4M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $40.7M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of China and Brazil. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 187 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $300.7M | 12% |
| China | $277.1M | 11% |
| Brazil | $214.6M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $124.2M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $116.8M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $81.5M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $80.4M | 3.2% |
| India | $78.7M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $71.6M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $67.0M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $57.7M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $55.9M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $30.37 per kg and Indonesia $3.73 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 2925: Carboxyimide-function compounds (including saccharin and its salts) and imine-function compounds. HS 2925 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most imide?
China exported $885.0 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by France (12%) and India (8%). In all, 105 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most imide?
The United States imported $300.7 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of China (11%) and Brazil (9%). 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 imide?
It was worth $2.48 billion in 2024, about 348.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 66% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.55 billion. 105 countries reported exports and 187 reported imports.
What is the average price of imide per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $30.37 per kg and Indonesia $3.73 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 imide?
The HS code for imide is heading 2925, in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2925 page.
How can I find imide buyers and suppliers?
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