Amino acids (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $555.1 million of amino acids (other) in 2024 (89.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 188 countries for imports of this product. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $2.02 billion.
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 | $555.1M | 89.3K t |
| 2023 | $508.5M | 79.9K t |
| 2022 | $609.1M | 87.4K t |
| 2021 | $541.1M | 91.7K t |
| 2020 | $389.5M | 63.8K t |
| 2019 | $976.7M | 56.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.01B | 72.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.02B | 66.8K t |
Where the United States imports amino acids (other) from
Most of the value came from China (25%), India (14%), Singapore (11%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $136.8M | 25% |
| India | $78.5M | 14% |
| Singapore | $63.7M | 12% |
| Denmark | $46.4M | 8.4% |
| France | $41.8M | 7.5% |
| Canada | $34.0M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $28.1M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $24.5M | 4.4% |
| Malaysia | $23.0M | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $19.8M | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.22 per kg, 44% above the world average of $4.33. 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.
Amino acids (other) exports from the United States
Exports of amino acids (other) by the United States reached $202.7 million in 2024 (58.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 105 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (24%), Mexico (8%), Brazil (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $49.5M | 24% |
| Mexico | $16.2M | 8% |
| Brazil | $12.8M | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $12.1M | 6% |
| Germany | $11.2M | 5.5% |
| Japan | $10.8M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $8.9M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $7.4M | 3.7% |
| China | $6.9M | 3.4% |
| France | $6.2M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States amino acids (other) imports (HS 2922.49): 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 2922.49: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their esters: salts thereof, excluding lysine, glutamic acid, anthranalic acid and tilidine, their esters and salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of amino acids (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported amino acids (other) worth $555.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 188 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply amino acids (other) to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($136.8 million), followed by India (14%) and Singapore (11%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of amino acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.22 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $4.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of amino acids (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.02 billion in 2017 to $555.1 million in 2024, a fall of 73%. The peak was 2017 at $2.02 billion. Over 8 years the average was $951.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export amino acids (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $202.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $352.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for amino acids (other)?
The HS code for amino acids (other) is subheading 2922.49. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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