Benzaldehyde imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $17.9 million of benzaldehyde in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 119 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $30.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $26.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $23.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $23.5M | 1.6K t |
Where the United States imports benzaldehyde from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), Vietnam (17%), Malaysia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.8M | 44% |
| Vietnam | $3.0M | 17% |
| Malaysia | $2.9M | 16% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 11% |
| India | $1.5M | 8.3% |
| France | $252K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $126K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $106K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $99K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $86K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.93 per kg, 184% above the world average of $3.50. 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.
Benzaldehyde exports from the United States
Exports of benzaldehyde by the United States reached $4.4 million in 2024 (659 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 48 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (38%), Canada (9%), Ireland (9%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+563% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.7M | 38% |
| Canada | $401K | 9.2% |
| Ireland | $380K | 8.7% |
| Japan | $306K | 7% |
| Switzerland | $218K | 5% |
| Singapore | $176K | 4% |
| Brazil | $156K | 3.6% |
| China | $145K | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $143K | 3.3% |
| Costa Rica | $92K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States benzaldehyde imports (HS 2912.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2912.21: Aldehydes: cyclic, without other oxygen function, benzaldehyde.
Common questions
What is the value of benzaldehyde imported by the United States?
The United States imported benzaldehyde worth $17.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 119 countries worldwide, with 21% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply benzaldehyde to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Vietnam (17%) and Malaysia (16%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 747% on the year.
What is the average import price of benzaldehyde per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.93 per kg in 2024, 184% above the world average of $3.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of benzaldehyde to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.5 million in 2017 to $17.9 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $30.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export benzaldehyde?
Yes. The United States exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Ireland. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for benzaldehyde?
The HS code for benzaldehyde is subheading 2912.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2912 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.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.