Acetone imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $179.1 million of acetone in 2024 (156.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. That is 257% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $179.1M | 156.9K t |
| 2023 | $50.1M | 62.7K t |
| 2022 | $50.8M | 61.5K t |
| 2021 | $152.9M | 160.4K t |
| 2020 | $56.9M | 81.7K t |
| 2019 | $63.5M | 114.0K t |
| 2018 | $171.8M | 230.0K t |
| 2017 | $123.5M | 159.7K t |
Where the United States imports acetone from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (35%), Germany (23%), Finland (8%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+609% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $61.9M | 35% |
| Germany | $41.3M | 23% |
| Finland | $14.2M | 7.9% |
| Thailand | $13.9M | 7.7% |
| India | $11.1M | 6.2% |
| South Korea | $9.2M | 5.2% |
| Japan | $8.3M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $8.1M | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.1M | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acetone exports from the United States
Exports of acetone by the United States reached $76.0 million in 2024 (58.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 5%. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 57% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $43.7M | 58% |
| Canada | $25.1M | 33% |
| Guatemala | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| Jamaica | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $653K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $527K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $499K | 0.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $415K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $266K | 0.4% |
| Honduras | $214K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States acetone imports (HS 2914.11): 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 2914.11: Ketones: acyclic, without other oxygen function, acetone.
Common questions
What is the value of acetone imported by the United States?
The United States imported acetone worth $179.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 156.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 189 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 257% on 2023.
Which countries supply acetone to the United States?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($61.9 million), followed by Germany (23%) and Finland (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 609% on the year.
What is the average import price of acetone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of acetone to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $123.5 million in 2017 to $179.1 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $106.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export acetone?
Yes. The United States exported $76.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Guatemala. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $103.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for acetone?
The HS code for acetone is subheading 2914.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2914 page.
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