Acetic acid exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $480.5 million of acetic acid in 2024 (925.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 99 countries for exports of this product. That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $727.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $480.5M | 925.0K t |
| 2023 | $585.6M | 935.3K t |
| 2022 | $727.7M | 772.3K t |
| 2021 | $667.1M | 889.6K t |
| 2020 | $390.6M | 830.9K t |
| 2019 | $495.7M | 998.9K t |
| 2018 | $587.1M | 1.03M t |
| 2017 | $474.3M | 1.06M t |
Where the United States exports acetic acid to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (26%), Belgium (25%), Germany (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $124.5M | 26% |
| Belgium | $121.8M | 25% |
| Germany | $75.8M | 16% |
| Brazil | $68.0M | 14% |
| Turkey | $33.0M | 6.9% |
| Canada | $15.8M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $10.7M | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $5.5M | 1.2% |
| Colombia | $4.7M | 1% |
| Argentina | $4.0M | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, close to the world average of $0.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acetic acid imports to the United States
Imports of acetic acid by the United States reached $18.2 million in 2024 (27.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (37%), Canada (21%), Taiwan (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 37% |
| Canada | $3.8M | 21% |
| Taiwan | $2.8M | 15% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $586K | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $434K | 2.4% |
| India | $432K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $368K | 2% |
| Norway | $122K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States acetic acid exports (HS 2915.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2915.21: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of acetic acid exported by the United States?
The United States exported acetic acid worth $480.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 925.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 99 countries worldwide, with 24% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy acetic acid from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($124.5 million), followed by Belgium (25%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 87 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average export price of acetic acid per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of acetic acid from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $474.3 million in 2017 to $480.5 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $727.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $551.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import acetic acid?
Yes. The United States imported $18.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Canada and Taiwan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $462.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for acetic acid?
The HS code for acetic acid is subheading 2915.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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