Aromatic ketones imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aromatic ketones by the United States reached $19.5 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $45.8 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 | $19.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $45.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $36.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $36.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $31.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $34.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $33.4M | 5.7K t |
Where the United States imports aromatic ketones from
Most of the value came from China (47%), India (21%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+348% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 47% |
| India | $4.2M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 12% |
| France | $1.3M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 5.2% |
| Taiwan | $739K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $165K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $163K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $154K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $128K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.93 per kg, close to the world average of $5.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aromatic ketones exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.5 million of aromatic ketones in 2024 (134 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to India (21%), Mexico (14%), Brazil (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $325K | 21% |
| Mexico | $218K | 14% |
| Brazil | $160K | 11% |
| Germany | $102K | 6.7% |
| China | $76K | 5% |
| Switzerland | $74K | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $68K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $41K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $33K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States aromatic ketones imports (HS 2914.39): 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 2914.39: Ketones: aromatic, (without other oxygen function), excluding phenylacetone (phenylpropan-2-one).
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic ketones imported by the United States?
The United States imported aromatic ketones worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 135 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic ketones to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by India (21%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic ketones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.93 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $5.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aromatic ketones to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.4 million in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $45.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export aromatic ketones?
Yes. The United States exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Mexico and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $18.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic ketones?
The HS code for aromatic ketones is subheading 2914.39. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2914 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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