Acrylonitrile exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $287.0 million of acrylonitrile in 2024 (192.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 41 countries. That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $959.5 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 | $287.0M | 192.7K t |
| 2023 | $412.7M | 293.5K t |
| 2022 | $631.3M | 322.9K t |
| 2021 | $717.6M | 365.1K t |
| 2020 | $527.3M | 481.8K t |
| 2019 | $540.2M | 353.6K t |
| 2018 | $959.5M | 479.9K t |
| 2017 | $493.9M | 326.9K t |
Where the United States exports acrylonitrile to
Most of it went to Turkey (37%), Mexico (31%), Peru (7%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $104.9M | 37% |
| Mexico | $87.9M | 31% |
| Peru | $21.3M | 7.4% |
| Taiwan | $14.9M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $13.1M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $8.7M | 3% |
| France | $8.2M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $7.1M | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $6.5M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, close to the world average of $1.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylonitrile imports to the United States
The United States imported $30.9 million of acrylonitrile in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $30.5M | 99% |
| Brazil | $236K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 0.2% |
| France | $46K | 0.2% |
| India | $28K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $8K | 0% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0% |
| Canada | $3K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States acrylonitrile exports (HS 2926.10): 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 2926.10: Nitrile-function compounds: acrylonitrile.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylonitrile exported by the United States?
The United States exported acrylonitrile worth $287.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 192.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 41 countries worldwide, with 17% of world exports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy acrylonitrile from the United States?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($104.9 million), followed by Mexico (31%) and Peru (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average export price of acrylonitrile per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of acrylonitrile from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $493.9 million in 2017 to $287.0 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2018 at $959.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $571.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import acrylonitrile?
Yes. The United States imported $30.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Brazil and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $256.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylonitrile?
The HS code for acrylonitrile is subheading 2926.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2926 page.
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