Argon gas imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of argon gas by the United States reached $26.0 million in 2024 (38.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 197 countries. Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $26.0M | 38.9K t |
| 2023 | $23.6M | 34.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.6M | 43.7K t |
| 2021 | $23.0M | 75.4K t |
| 2020 | $20.5M | 68.0K t |
| 2019 | $22.1M | 75.9K t |
| 2018 | $23.8M | 80.7K t |
| 2017 | $20.8M | 73.8K t |
Where the United States imports argon gas from
Canada alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $23.5M | 90% |
| Austria | $808K | 3.1% |
| Hungary | $627K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $368K | 1.4% |
| Ireland | $308K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $202K | 0.8% |
| France | $124K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $58K | 0.2% |
| China | $29K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $20K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.54. 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.
Argon gas exports from the United States
Exports of argon gas by the United States reached $24.7 million in 2024 (32.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 122 countries. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 82% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $20.3M | 82% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 6.3% |
| Costa Rica | $910K | 3.7% |
| Chile | $232K | 0.9% |
| Israel | $178K | 0.7% |
| Panama | $136K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $134K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $130K | 0.5% |
| Colombia | $128K | 0.5% |
| Argentina | $111K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States argon gas imports (HS 2804.21): 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 2804.21: Gases, rare: argon.
Common questions
What is the value of argon gas imported by the United States?
The United States imported argon gas worth $26.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 197 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply argon gas to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($23.5 million), followed by Austria (3%) and Hungary (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 956% on the year.
What is the average import price of argon gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $0.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of argon gas to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.8 million in 2017 to $26.0 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export argon gas?
Yes. The United States exported $24.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Costa Rica. That compares with imports of $26.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for argon gas?
The HS code for argon gas is subheading 2804.21. 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 2804 page.
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