Ion exchanger trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ion exchanger was worth $2.52 billion in 2024, about 340.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 64% 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 | $2.52B | 340.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.49B | 312.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.42B | 324.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.36B | 309.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.95B | 295.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.78B | 315.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.59B | 276.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.53B | 265.8K t |
Top ion exchanger exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by Sweden and the United States. The top three supply 46% between them, out of 101 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $468.2M | 19% |
| Sweden | $419.8M | 17% |
| United States | $275.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $242.2M | 9.6% |
| France | $198.0M | 7.9% |
| Japan | $141.8M | 5.6% |
| India | $107.4M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $97.5M | 3.9% |
| Romania | $96.1M | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $70.8M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $67.4M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $58.9M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of China and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 176 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $364.2M | 15% |
| China | $257.9M | 10% |
| Germany | $180.1M | 7.2% |
| South Korea | $108.5M | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $107.2M | 4.3% |
| Denmark | $99.6M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $99.1M | 3.9% |
| France | $80.9M | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $75.7M | 3% |
| Canada | $68.8M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $68.2M | 2.7% |
| India | $65.2M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $394.35 per kg and China $2.75 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 3914: Ion-exchangers; based on polymers of heading no. 3901 to 3913, in primary forms. HS 3914 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ion exchanger?
China exported $468.2 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Sweden (17%) and the United States (11%). In all, 101 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ion exchanger?
The United States imported $364.2 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of China (10%) and Germany (7%). 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 ion exchanger?
It was worth $2.52 billion in 2024, about 340.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 101 countries reported exports and 176 reported imports.
What is the average price of ion exchanger per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $394.35 per kg and China $2.75 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 ion exchanger?
The HS code for ion exchanger is heading 3914, in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 3914 page.
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