Chlorine gas imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $209.4 million of chlorine gas in 2024 (263.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 206 countries for imports of this product. That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
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 | $209.4M | 263.5K t |
| 2023 | $173.4M | 284.6K t |
| 2022 | $161.5M | 962.4K t |
| 2021 | $68.0M | 301.5K t |
| 2020 | $41.3M | 188.0K t |
| 2019 | $44.7M | 206.0K t |
| 2018 | $37.4M | 183.8K t |
| 2017 | $32.7M | 186.3K t |
Where the United States imports chlorine gas from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $140.7M | 67% |
| Mexico | $65.4M | 31% |
| Colombia | $1.3M | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $1000K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $465K | 0.2% |
| France | $213K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $98K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $66K | 0% |
| Bahamas | $32K | 0% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $30K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chlorine gas exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported chlorine gas worth $12.3 million (10.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 104 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (36%), Germany (10%), Bahamas (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Saint Lucia grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $4.4M | 36% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 10% |
| Bahamas | $1.1M | 8.6% |
| Japan | $1.0M | 8.1% |
| Canada | $503K | 4.1% |
| China | $424K | 3.4% |
| Israel | $394K | 3.2% |
| Guatemala | $369K | 3% |
| Saint Lucia | $327K | 2.7% |
| Jamaica | $306K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States chlorine gas imports (HS 2801.10): 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 2801.10: Chlorine.
Common questions
What is the value of chlorine gas imported by the United States?
The United States imported chlorine gas worth $209.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 263.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 206 countries worldwide, with 57% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply chlorine gas to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($140.7 million), followed by Mexico (31%) and Colombia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of chlorine gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chlorine gas to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.7 million in 2017 to $209.4 million in 2024, an increase of 541%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $96.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export chlorine gas?
Yes. The United States exported $12.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Germany and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $197.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for chlorine gas?
The HS code for chlorine gas is subheading 2801.10. 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 2801 page.
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