Inorganic salts (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in inorganic salts (other) was worth $801.2 million in 2024, about 149.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 98% since 2017, and up 30% 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 | $801.2M | 149.8K t |
| 2023 | $617.8M | 137.4K t |
| 2022 | $551.5M | 147.7K t |
| 2021 | $883.5M | 164.8K t |
| 2020 | $506.3M | 155.2K t |
| 2019 | $448.4M | 151.6K t |
| 2018 | $414.2M | 130.9K t |
| 2017 | $404.6M | 140.2K t |
Top inorganic salts (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 50% of world exports, followed by Japan and South Korea. The top three supply 69% between them, out of 87 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $402.5M | 50% |
| Japan | $79.5M | 9.9% |
| South Korea | $68.6M | 8.6% |
| Hong Kong | $56.5M | 7.1% |
| United States | $50.1M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $44.3M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $11.9M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $11.4M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $9.9M | 1.2% |
| Canada | $9.6M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $8.4M | 1.1% |
| Poland | $7.9M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Indonesia is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of China and Vietnam. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 43% across 171 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $127.7M | 16% |
| China | $117.3M | 15% |
| Vietnam | $98.3M | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $65.4M | 8.2% |
| India | $55.4M | 6.9% |
| United States | $38.2M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $32.3M | 4% |
| France | $22.4M | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $21.3M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $18.9M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $15.8M | 2% |
| Brazil | $15.6M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $48.74 per kg and Belgium $2.22 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 2842.90: Salts: of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, other than double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically, excluding azides. HS 2842 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most inorganic salts (other)?
China exported $402.5 million in 2024, 50% of the world total, followed by Japan (10%) and South Korea (9%). In all, 87 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most inorganic salts (other)?
Indonesia imported $127.7 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of China (15%) and Vietnam (12%). 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 inorganic salts (other)?
It was worth $801.2 million in 2024, about 149.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 98% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $883.5 million. 87 countries reported exports and 171 reported imports.
What is the average price of inorganic salts (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $48.74 per kg and Belgium $2.22 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 inorganic salts (other)?
The HS code for inorganic salts (other) is subheading 2842.90, 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 2842 page.
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