Quaternary ammonium compounds trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in quaternary ammonium compounds was worth $1.25 billion in 2024, about 482.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% 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 | $1.25B | 482.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.23B | 408.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.71B | 526.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.48B | 513.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.22B | 442.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.20B | 448.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.28B | 475.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.07B | 448.0K t |
Top quaternary ammonium compounds exporting countries
Exports are led by China (36%), the United States (10%) and the Netherlands (7%). 102 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 54%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $451.0M | 36% |
| United States | $131.1M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $86.9M | 7% |
| Finland | $73.2M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $52.9M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $52.3M | 4.2% |
| India | $51.4M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $51.3M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $50.9M | 4.1% |
| France | $41.2M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $30.1M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $20.4M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
South Korea is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 178 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $120.8M | 9.7% |
| United States | $112.8M | 9% |
| Germany | $105.2M | 8.4% |
| France | $75.7M | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $59.5M | 4.8% |
| Japan | $54.0M | 4.3% |
| China | $52.3M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $42.3M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $40.1M | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $39.8M | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $38.7M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $35.4M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $6.51 per kg and South Korea $1.44 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 2923.90: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides: whether or not chemically defined n.e.c. in heading no. 2923. HS 2923 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most quaternary ammonium compounds?
China exported $451.0 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by the United States (10%) and the Netherlands (7%). In all, 102 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most quaternary ammonium compounds?
South Korea imported $120.8 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States (9%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in quaternary ammonium compounds?
It was worth $1.25 billion in 2024, about 482.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.71 billion. 102 countries reported exports and 178 reported imports.
What is the average price of quaternary ammonium compounds per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $6.51 per kg and South Korea $1.44 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 quaternary ammonium compounds?
The HS code for quaternary ammonium compounds is subheading 2923.90, 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 2923 page.
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