Carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone worth $77.7 million (14.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 133 countries for imports of this product. That is 33% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $100.7 million.
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 | $77.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $58.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $100.7M | 15.6K t |
| 2021 | $83.5M | 15.2K t |
| 2020 | $55.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $73.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $73.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $54.0M | 10.5K t |
Where the United States imports carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone from
The largest suppliers were India (23%), China (20%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $17.7M | 23% |
| China | $15.2M | 20% |
| France | $14.0M | 18% |
| Switzerland | $13.9M | 18% |
| Japan | $8.9M | 12% |
| Spain | $4.0M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $889K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $607K | 0.8% |
| Hungary | $396K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.30 per kg, 31% below the world average of $7.67, 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.
Carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone exports from the United States
Exports of carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone by the United States reached $58.0 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 67 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to France (18%), Japan (18%), Austria (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $10.7M | 19% |
| Japan | $10.3M | 18% |
| Austria | $8.2M | 14% |
| Switzerland | $5.2M | 9% |
| Mexico | $4.9M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 7.1% |
| Brazil | $4.1M | 7% |
| China | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone imports (HS 2918.30): 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 2918.30: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function), their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone imported by the United States?
The United States imported carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone worth $77.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 133 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($17.7 million), followed by China (20%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.30 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $7.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.0 million in 2017 to $77.7 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $100.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $72.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone?
Yes. The United States exported $58.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Japan and Austria. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone?
The HS code for carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone is subheading 2918.30. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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