🇺🇸 United States imports of acetal: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported acetal worth $12.4 million (908 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 117 countries. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of acetal by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.4M | 909 t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 752 t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 996 t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 949 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 833 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 637 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 691 t |
Where the United States imports acetal from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (27%), India (21%), Spain (13%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+292% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $3.4M | 27% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.6M | 21% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.6M | 13% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.4M | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $796K | 6.5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $677K | 5.5% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $661K | 5.4% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $376K | 3.1% |
| 🇧🇸 Bahamas | $363K | 2.9% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $292K | 2.4% |
Average import price of acetal
The average declared value was about $13.59 per kg, 171% above the world average of $5.02. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports acetal
Exports of acetal by the United States reached $6.9 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 59 countries. The largest buyer markets were Spain (17%), Canada (14%), Italy (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.1M | 17% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $966K | 14% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $793K | 12% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $769K | 11% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $695K | 10% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $466K | 6.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $357K | 5.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $304K | 4.4% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $190K | 2.8% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $150K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2911: Acetals and hemiacetals; whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrostated derivatives.
Acetal trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of acetal imported by the United States?
The United States imported acetal worth $12.4 million in 2024 (908 tonnes).
Where does the United States import acetal from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Switzerland (27%), India (21%), Spain (13%).
What is the average import price of acetal in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $13.59 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $5.02 per kg.
Does the United States export acetal?
Yes. The United States exported acetal worth $6.9 million in 2024, mainly to Spain, Canada, Italy.
What is the HS code for acetal?
Acetal falls under HS heading 2911 (Acetals and hemiacetals; whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitr). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading acetal with the United States?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United States with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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