Borax anhydrous exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of borax anhydrous by the United States reached $51.9 million in 2024 (40.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 51 countries for exports of this product. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51.9M | 40.4K t |
| 2023 | $61.9M | 46.8K t |
| 2022 | $43.7M | 40.6K t |
| 2021 | $37.4M | 36.7K t |
| 2020 | $39.5M | 52.9K t |
| 2019 | $44.1M | 52.5K t |
| 2018 | $42.7M | 51.1K t |
| 2017 | $47.1M | 55.7K t |
Where the United States exports borax anhydrous to
The largest buyer markets were China (48%), Mexico (16%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.9M | 48% |
| Mexico | $8.3M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $4.6M | 8.9% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 6.3% |
| India | $2.8M | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $760K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $681K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $654K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, close to the world average of $1.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Borax anhydrous imports to the United States
The United States imported $4.7 million of borax anhydrous in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 128 countries for imports of this product. Turkey alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.4M | 93% |
| India | $211K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $82K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $21K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States borax anhydrous exports (HS 2840.11): 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 2840.11: Borates: disodium tetraborate (refined borax), anhydrous.
Common questions
What is the value of borax anhydrous exported by the United States?
The United States exported borax anhydrous worth $51.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 51 countries worldwide, with 55% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy borax anhydrous from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($24.9 million), followed by Mexico (16%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average export price of borax anhydrous per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of borax anhydrous from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $47.1 million in 2017 to $51.9 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $61.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import borax anhydrous?
Yes. The United States imported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, India and Italy. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $47.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for borax anhydrous?
The HS code for borax anhydrous is subheading 2840.11. 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 2840 page.
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