Sulfates (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sulfates (other) was worth $1.47 billion in 2024, about 2.55 million tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017, and down 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 | $1.47B | 2.55M t |
| 2023 | $2.10B | 3.20M t |
| 2022 | $2.16B | 2.51M t |
| 2021 | $1.60B | 2.76M t |
| 2020 | $1.16B | 2.67M t |
| 2019 | $1.24B | 2.54M t |
| 2018 | $1.52B | 2.45M t |
| 2017 | $1.15B | 2.39M t |
Top sulfates (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (29%), Taiwan (8%) and Mexico (8%). 104 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 45%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $427.0M | 29% |
| Taiwan | $118.0M | 8% |
| Mexico | $114.1M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $94.2M | 6.4% |
| India | $73.9M | 5% |
| Chile | $71.2M | 4.8% |
| Finland | $56.5M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $53.0M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $48.7M | 3.3% |
| United States | $37.8M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $31.4M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $26.0M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 36% across 189 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $214.9M | 15% |
| United States | $182.5M | 12% |
| Japan | $125.1M | 8.5% |
| Brazil | $89.2M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $55.0M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $40.2M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $39.6M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $31.9M | 2.2% |
| France | $31.1M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $30.6M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $23.6M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $23.2M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $6.70 per kg and Germany $0.33 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 2833.29: Sulphates: n.e.c. in item no. 2833.2. HS 2833 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sulfates (other)?
China exported $427.0 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (8%) and Mexico (8%). In all, 104 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sulfates (other)?
China imported $214.9 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of the United States (12%) and Japan (8%). 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 sulfates (other)?
It was worth $1.47 billion in 2024, about 2.55 million tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.16 billion. 104 countries reported exports and 189 reported imports.
What is the average price of sulfates (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $6.70 per kg and Germany $0.33 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 sulfates (other)?
The HS code for sulfates (other) is subheading 2833.29, 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 2833 page.
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