Butyric and valeric acids exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $204.0 million of butyric and valeric acids in 2024 (111.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 88 countries. 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 $303.8 million.
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 | $204.0M | 111.4K t |
| 2023 | $206.0M | 102.0K t |
| 2022 | $303.8M | 131.5K t |
| 2021 | $246.9M | 126.6K t |
| 2020 | $123.6M | 80.3K t |
| 2019 | $138.1M | 79.7K t |
| 2018 | $136.7M | 79.8K t |
| 2017 | $167.6M | 78.2K t |
Where the United States exports butyric and valeric acids to
Most of it went to Singapore (16%), India (15%), Netherlands (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $33.5M | 16% |
| India | $30.0M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $27.9M | 14% |
| China | $11.2M | 5.5% |
| Mexico | $10.4M | 5.1% |
| Brazil | $9.4M | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.3M | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $6.4M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $5.9M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $5.8M | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, 22% below the world average of $2.34, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butyric and valeric acids imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported butyric and valeric acids worth $66.0 million (18.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. Most of the value came from China (23%), Germany (19%), Japan (13%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.0M | 23% |
| Germany | $12.6M | 19% |
| Japan | $8.4M | 13% |
| Sweden | $8.0M | 12% |
| India | $6.2M | 9.3% |
| Mexico | $4.4M | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 4.3% |
| France | $2.8M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States butyric and valeric acids exports (HS 2915.60): 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 2915.60: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of butyric and valeric acids exported by the United States?
The United States exported butyric and valeric acids worth $204.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 88 countries worldwide, with 28% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy butyric and valeric acids from the United States?
Singapore was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($33.5 million), followed by India (15%) and the Netherlands (14%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 104 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average export price of butyric and valeric acids per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $2.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of butyric and valeric acids from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $167.6 million in 2017 to $204.0 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $303.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $190.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import butyric and valeric acids?
Yes. The United States imported $66.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Japan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $138.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for butyric and valeric acids?
The HS code for butyric and valeric acids is subheading 2915.60. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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