Calcium chloride imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of calcium chloride by the United States reached $72.9 million in 2024 (166.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 202 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 3% from 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 | $72.9M | 166.2K t |
| 2023 | $75.3M | 178.2K t |
| 2022 | $57.1M | 149.5K t |
| 2021 | $63.6M | 174.3K t |
| 2020 | $61.6M | 184.6K t |
| 2019 | $78.2M | 241.5K t |
| 2018 | $76.8M | 244.3K t |
| 2017 | $58.5M | 172.3K t |
Where the United States imports calcium chloride from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (36%), China (36%), Czech Republic (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $26.4M | 36% |
| China | $25.9M | 36% |
| Czech Republic | $7.7M | 11% |
| Canada | $7.2M | 9.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $938K | 1.3% |
| India | $840K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $537K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $438K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $369K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.44 per kg, 42% above the world average of $0.31. 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.
Calcium chloride exports from the United States
The United States exported $38.9 million of calcium chloride in 2024 (103.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 106 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Guyana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $31.8M | 82% |
| Guyana | $1.7M | 4.3% |
| Mexico | $904K | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $571K | 1.5% |
| Namibia | $338K | 0.9% |
| Argentina | $337K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $317K | 0.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $178K | 0.5% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $160K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $144K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States calcium chloride imports (HS 2827.20): 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 2827.20: Chlorides: of calcium.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium chloride imported by the United States?
The United States imported calcium chloride worth $72.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 166.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 202 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium chloride to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($26.4 million), followed by China (36%) and the Czech Republic (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.44 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $0.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of calcium chloride to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.5 million in 2017 to $72.9 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2019 at $78.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export calcium chloride?
Yes. The United States exported $38.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Guyana and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $34.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium chloride?
The HS code for calcium chloride is subheading 2827.20. 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 2827 page.
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