Acetic anhydride exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of acetic anhydride by the United States reached $83.2 million in 2024 (66.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 47 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $131.5 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 | $83.2M | 66.0K t |
| 2023 | $88.4M | 61.4K t |
| 2022 | $131.5M | 92.1K t |
| 2021 | $90.6M | 75.7K t |
| 2020 | $74.7M | 73.9K t |
| 2019 | $111.3M | 80.3K t |
| 2018 | $85.6M | 73.3K t |
| 2017 | $76.2M | 82.5K t |
Where the United States exports acetic anhydride to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (41%), Germany (18%), Singapore (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $34.2M | 41% |
| Germany | $15.1M | 18% |
| Singapore | $6.2M | 7.5% |
| France | $5.4M | 6.5% |
| Norway | $3.9M | 4.7% |
| Brazil | $3.5M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 4.1% |
| Switzerland | $2.6M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acetic anhydride imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported acetic anhydride worth $19.5 million (23.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 105 countries. One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $18.1M | 93% |
| India | $977K | 5% |
| Belgium | $404K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.1% |
| China | $9K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States acetic anhydride exports (HS 2915.24): 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 2915.24: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic anhydride.
Common questions
What is the value of acetic anhydride exported by the United States?
The United States exported acetic anhydride worth $83.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 47 countries worldwide, with 20% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy acetic anhydride from the United States?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($34.2 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Singapore (7%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 44 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average export price of acetic anhydride per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of acetic anhydride from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $76.2 million in 2017 to $83.2 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $131.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $92.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import acetic anhydride?
Yes. The United States imported $19.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, India and Belgium. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $63.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for acetic anhydride?
The HS code for acetic anhydride is subheading 2915.24. 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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