Carbon dioxide exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of carbon dioxide by the United States reached $47.2 million in 2024 (192.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 127 countries. Value rose 20% on 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 | $47.2M | 192.0K t |
| 2023 | $39.3M | 181.8K t |
| 2022 | $29.8M | 176.6K t |
| 2021 | $32.3M | 177.5K t |
| 2020 | $31.5M | 3.70M t |
| 2019 | $35.7M | 30.36M t |
| 2018 | $45.0M | 7.93M t |
| 2017 | $27.9M | 194.4K t |
Where the United States exports carbon dioxide to
Mexico alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $25.5M | 54% |
| Canada | $14.1M | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $974K | 2.1% |
| Bahamas | $875K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $587K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $333K | 0.7% |
| Aruba | $308K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $306K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $291K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $255K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, close to the world average of $0.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon dioxide imports to the United States
Imports of carbon dioxide by the United States reached $30.1 million in 2024 (146.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 200 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Canada (26%), Israel (24%), Taiwan (16%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $7.9M | 26% |
| Israel | $7.1M | 24% |
| Taiwan | $4.9M | 16% |
| Hungary | $2.8M | 9.2% |
| Austria | $2.6M | 8.6% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 5.8% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $913K | 3% |
| China | $428K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $334K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $298K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States carbon dioxide exports (HS 2811.21): 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 2811.21: Carbon dioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon dioxide exported by the United States?
The United States exported carbon dioxide worth $47.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 192.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 127 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy carbon dioxide from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($25.5 million), followed by Canada (30%) and Saudi Arabia (2%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 107 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average export price of carbon dioxide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of carbon dioxide from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $27.9 million in 2017 to $47.2 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import carbon dioxide?
Yes. The United States imported $30.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Israel and Taiwan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon dioxide?
The HS code for carbon dioxide is subheading 2811.21. 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 2811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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