Alginic acid and alginate salts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $61.4 million of alginic acid and alginate salts in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 152 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $82.7 million.
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 | $61.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $55.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $82.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $60.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $54.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $59.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $59.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $43.6M | 2.5K t |
Where the United States imports alginic acid and alginate salts from
Norway alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $42.5M | 69% |
| Japan | $10.2M | 17% |
| Chile | $3.8M | 6.1% |
| France | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $609K | 1% |
| Spain | $374K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $278K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $218K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $200K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.26 per kg, 124% above the world average of $13.09. 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.
Alginic acid and alginate salts exports from the United States
Exports of alginic acid and alginate salts by the United States reached $10.7 million in 2024 (638 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 82 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (49%), Mexico (15%), Dominican Republic (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.3M | 49% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 15% |
| Dominican Republic | $894K | 8.3% |
| Malaysia | $672K | 6.3% |
| Brazil | $560K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $455K | 4.2% |
| Colombia | $347K | 3.2% |
| France | $203K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $159K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $87K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States alginic acid and alginate salts imports (HS 3913.10): 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 3913.10: Polymers, natural: alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of alginic acid and alginate salts imported by the United States?
The United States imported alginic acid and alginate salts worth $61.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 152 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply alginic acid and alginate salts to the United States?
Norway was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($42.5 million), followed by Japan (17%) and Chile (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 446% on the year.
What is the average import price of alginic acid and alginate salts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.26 per kg in 2024, 124% above the world average of $13.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alginic acid and alginate salts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.6 million in 2017 to $61.4 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $82.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export alginic acid and alginate salts?
Yes. The United States exported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $50.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for alginic acid and alginate salts?
The HS code for alginic acid and alginate salts is subheading 3913.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3913 page.
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