Aluminum fluoride imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminum fluoride by the United States reached $29.6 million in 2024 (21.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 90 countries. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $49.1 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 | $29.6M | 21.7K t |
| 2023 | $37.2M | 25.3K t |
| 2022 | $30.8M | 21.0K t |
| 2021 | $45.8M | 33.8K t |
| 2020 | $30.0M | 20.7K t |
| 2019 | $49.1M | 37.3K t |
| 2018 | $37.6M | 26.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.7M | 20.4K t |
Where the United States imports aluminum fluoride from
Mexico alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $27.2M | 92% |
| China | $834K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $664K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $498K | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | $218K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $77K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $41K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 0.1% |
| Jordan | $21K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $17K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, 37% above the world average of $0.99. 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 fluoride exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported aluminum fluoride worth $4.2 million (206 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were China (45%), South Korea (25%), Malaysia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 45% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 25% |
| Malaysia | $537K | 13% |
| Canada | $372K | 8.8% |
| Germany | $152K | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $59K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $51K | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $22K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $20K | 0.5% |
| Israel | $14K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States aluminum fluoride imports (HS 2826.12): 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 2826.12: Fluorides: of aluminium.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum fluoride imported by the United States?
The United States imported aluminum fluoride worth $29.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 90 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminum fluoride to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($27.2 million), followed by China (3%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 692% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminum fluoride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminum fluoride to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.7 million in 2017 to $29.6 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2019 at $49.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export aluminum fluoride?
Yes. The United States exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, South Korea and Malaysia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $25.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum fluoride?
The HS code for aluminum fluoride is subheading 2826.12. 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 2826 page.
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