Nitriles (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nitriles (other) was worth $2.33 billion in 2024, about 542.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017, and down 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 | $2.33B | 542.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.66B | 518.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.32B | 526.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.57B | 575.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.90B | 602.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.97B | 707.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.53B | 497.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.17B | 547.7K t |
Top nitriles (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 36% of world exports, followed by France and India. The top three supply 58% between them, out of 88 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $832.8M | 36% |
| France | $297.7M | 13% |
| India | $213.2M | 9.1% |
| United States | $172.2M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $163.5M | 7% |
| Belgium | $91.3M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $90.9M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $81.3M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $65.2M | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $53.7M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $46.7M | 2% |
| South Korea | $39.3M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (11%), Brazil (10%) and India (8%). 166 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $265.2M | 11% |
| Brazil | $243.6M | 10% |
| India | $185.2M | 7.9% |
| China | $160.7M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $159.7M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $148.4M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $123.8M | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $121.8M | 5.2% |
| France | $101.3M | 4.3% |
| Pakistan | $70.2M | 3% |
| Japan | $66.1M | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $63.3M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.31 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $18.23 per kg and France $1.81 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 2926.90: Nitrile-function compounds: n.e.c. heading no. 2926. HS 2926 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nitriles (other)?
China exported $832.8 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by France (13%) and India (9%). In all, 88 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nitriles (other)?
The United States imported $265.2 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Brazil (10%) and India (8%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nitriles (other)?
It was worth $2.33 billion in 2024, about 542.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $3.57 billion. 88 countries reported exports and 166 reported imports.
What is the average price of nitriles (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.31 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $18.23 per kg and France $1.81 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 nitriles (other)?
The HS code for nitriles (other) is subheading 2926.90, in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2926 page.
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