Potassium permanganate trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in potassium permanganate was worth $59.5 million in 2024, about 24.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 32% since 2017, and down 14% 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 | $59.5M | 24.4K t |
| 2023 | $69.6M | 23.0K t |
| 2022 | $80.4M | 52.4K t |
| 2021 | $82.1M | 98.9K t |
| 2020 | $76.0M | 93.5K t |
| 2019 | $73.5M | 65.8K t |
| 2018 | $82.0M | 27.4K t |
| 2017 | $87.1M | 31.3K t |
Top potassium permanganate exporting countries
Exports are led by China (48%), India (25%) and the United States (11%). 59 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 84%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.7M | 48% |
| India | $15.1M | 26% |
| United States | $6.3M | 11% |
| Belgium | $3.0M | 5% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $842K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $436K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $315K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $310K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $264K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $218K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $170K | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Vietnam (19%), Thailand (10%) and the United States (7%). 141 countries imported it, and the top three take 36% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $11.4M | 19% |
| Thailand | $5.9M | 10% |
| United States | $4.0M | 6.8% |
| Spain | $3.9M | 6.6% |
| Bangladesh | $2.8M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 4.3% |
| Brazil | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $7.27 per kg and China $2.08 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 2841.61: Salts: of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, potassium permanganate. HS 2841 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most potassium permanganate?
China exported $28.7 million in 2024, 48% of the world total, followed by India (25%) and the United States (11%). In all, 59 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most potassium permanganate?
Vietnam imported $11.4 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Thailand (10%) and the United States (7%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in potassium permanganate?
It was worth $59.5 million in 2024, about 24.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 32% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $87.1 million. 59 countries reported exports and 141 reported imports.
What is the average price of potassium permanganate per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $7.27 per kg and China $2.08 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 potassium permanganate?
The HS code for potassium permanganate is subheading 2841.61, 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 2841 page.
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