🇺🇸 United States imports of chemical waste: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $45.0 million of chemical waste in 2024 (107.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 163 countries. That is 53% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $94.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of chemical waste by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45.0M | 107.8K t |
| 2023 | $94.9M | 102.2K t |
| 2022 | $31.7M | 94.7K t |
| 2021 | $28.8M | 92.3K t |
| 2020 | $42.2M | 104.8K t |
| 2019 | $33.0M | 191.1K t |
| 2018 | $42.8M | 423.1K t |
| 2017 | $42.7M | 255.4K t |
Where the United States imports chemical waste from
The largest suppliers were India (35%), Canada (33%), Mexico (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $16.0M | 35% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $14.7M | 33% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $5.8M | 13% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $4.0M | 8.9% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $655K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $548K | 1.2% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $540K | 1.2% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $355K | 0.8% |
| 🇬🇾 Guyana | $255K | 0.6% |
Types of chemical waste under HS 3825
| 3825.90 | Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included: n.e.c. in 3825 or 27.10 | 56% |
| 3825.69 | Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included: (other than sewage sludge, municipal waste or waste… | 24% |
| 3825.10 | Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included: municipal waste | 9.6% |
| 3825.61 | Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included: (other than sewage sludge, municipal waste or waste… | 4% |
| 3825.30 | Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included: clinical waste | 3.1% |
| 3825.20 | Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included: sewage sludge | 1.9% |
| 3825.49 | Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included: waste organic solvents, other than halogenated | 1.3% |
| 3825.50 | Residual products of chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included: wastes of metal pickling liquors, hydraulic fluids, brake… | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3825.
Average import price of chemical waste
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, 500% above the world average of $0.07. 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.
The United States also exports chemical waste
Exports of chemical waste by the United States reached $41.4 million in 2024 (58.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 137 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 81% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $33.5M | 81% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $4.1M | 9.9% |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | $398K | 1% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $376K | 0.9% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $361K | 0.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $257K | 0.6% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $257K | 0.6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $207K | 0.5% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $169K | 0.4% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $167K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 3825: Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included; municipal waste; sewage sludge; other residual products..
Chemical waste trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of chemical waste imported by the United States?
The United States imported chemical waste worth $45.0 million in 2024 (107.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import chemical waste from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (35%), Canada (33%), Mexico (13%).
What is the average import price of chemical waste in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.07 per kg.
Does the United States export chemical waste?
Yes. The United States exported chemical waste worth $41.4 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada, Colombia.
What is the HS code for chemical waste?
Chemical waste falls under HS heading 3825 (Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included; municipal waste; sewage slu). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading chemical waste with the United States?
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