Sulfonic acids and derivatives trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sulfonic acids and derivatives was worth $600.6 million in 2024, about 316.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $600.6M | 316.7K t |
| 2023 | $659.5M | 324.5K t |
| 2022 | $832.4M | 376.7K t |
| 2021 | $760.4M | 424.2K t |
| 2020 | $623.5M | 345.4K t |
| 2019 | $664.7M | 384.4K t |
| 2018 | $696.8M | 405.6K t |
| 2017 | $611.7M | 418.3K t |
Top sulfonic acids and derivatives exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (16%), China (13%) and Russia (8%). 85 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 36%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $95.5M | 16% |
| China | $75.5M | 13% |
| Russia | $47.9M | 8% |
| United States | $46.7M | 7.8% |
| India | $37.8M | 6.3% |
| Switzerland | $35.0M | 5.8% |
| France | $34.2M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $23.5M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $22.8M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $22.6M | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $20.7M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $19.9M | 3.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 7% of world imports, ahead of China and Sweden. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 19% across 161 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $41.3M | 6.9% |
| China | $37.4M | 6.2% |
| Sweden | $34.3M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $28.5M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $26.9M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $21.9M | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21.6M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $19.2M | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $18.2M | 3% |
| Belgium | $17.6M | 2.9% |
| Senegal | $17.2M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $17.1M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $29.03 per kg and Russia $0.93 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 2904.10: Derivatives of hydrocarbons: containing only sulpho groups, their salts and ethyl esters, whether or not halogenated. HS 2904 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sulfonic acids and derivatives?
Germany exported $95.5 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by China (13%) and Russia (8%). In all, 85 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sulfonic acids and derivatives?
The United States imported $41.3 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of China (6%) and Sweden (6%). The top three importers together take 19%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sulfonic acids and derivatives?
It was worth $600.6 million in 2024, about 316.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $832.4 million. 85 countries reported exports and 161 reported imports.
What is the average price of sulfonic acids and derivatives per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $29.03 per kg and Russia $0.93 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for sulfonic acids and derivatives?
The HS code for sulfonic acids and derivatives is subheading 2904.10, 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 2904 page.
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