Aluminum chloride exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminum chloride by the United States reached $50.0 million in 2024 (13.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 80 countries for exports of this product. That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $50.0M | 13.7K t |
| 2023 | $40.3M | 58.2K t |
| 2022 | $58.7M | 64.9K t |
| 2021 | $41.5M | 44.3K t |
| 2020 | $32.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $23.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $25.5M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $24.6M | 10.5K t |
Where the United States exports aluminum chloride to
One buyer market dominates: Japan accounted for 74% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $36.9M | 74% |
| Canada | $8.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $999K | 2% |
| Israel | $697K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $539K | 1.1% |
| Mexico | $520K | 1% |
| Guyana | $512K | 1% |
| Dominican Republic | $261K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $222K | 0.4% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $186K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.65 per kg, 519% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
Aluminum chloride imports to the United States
Imports of aluminum chloride by the United States reached $14.9 million in 2024 (19.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 184 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: India accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $11.9M | 80% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 8.8% |
| Germany | $754K | 5.1% |
| Colombia | $329K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $262K | 1.8% |
| China | $125K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $105K | 0.7% |
| Norway | $64K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $27K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $15K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States aluminum chloride exports (HS 2827.32): 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 2827.32: Chlorides: of aluminium.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum chloride exported by the United States?
The United States exported aluminum chloride worth $50.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 80 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminum chloride from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($36.9 million), followed by Canada (16%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 62 buyer countries in total. Guyana grew fastest among the top ten, up 597% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminum chloride per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.65 per kg in 2024, 519% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of aluminum chloride from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $24.6 million in 2017 to $50.0 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2022 at $58.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import aluminum chloride?
Yes. The United States imported $14.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Canada and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $35.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum chloride?
The HS code for aluminum chloride is subheading 2827.32. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2827 page.
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