Cinchona alkaloids imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $5.9 million of cinchona alkaloids in 2024 (71 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 124 countries for imports of this product. That is 75% more than in 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 | $5.9M | 71 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 58 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 71 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 96 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 82 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 147 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 103 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 101 t |
Where the United States imports cinchona alkaloids from
The largest suppliers were Germany (27%), India (26%), China (23%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+258% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 27% |
| India | $1.5M | 26% |
| China | $1.4M | 23% |
| Indonesia | $906K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $300K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $77K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $53K | 0.9% |
| Madagascar | $38K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.4% |
| DR Congo | $19K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $83.45 per kg, close to the world average of $79.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cinchona alkaloids exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported cinchona alkaloids worth $434 thousand (15 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Venezuela (29%), Netherlands (12%), Canada (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+624% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | $125K | 29% |
| Netherlands | $53K | 12% |
| Canada | $52K | 12% |
| Australia | $30K | 7% |
| Colombia | $22K | 5% |
| Germany | $19K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 3.6% |
| New Zealand | $13K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $11K | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $10K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cinchona alkaloids imports (HS 2939.20): 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 2939.20: Alkaloids: of cinchona and their derivatives: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of cinchona alkaloids imported by the United States?
The United States imported cinchona alkaloids worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 124 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply cinchona alkaloids to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (26%) and China (23%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of cinchona alkaloids per kg?
The average declared import value was about $83.45 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $79.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cinchona alkaloids to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export cinchona alkaloids?
Yes. The United States exported $434 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Venezuela, the Netherlands and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cinchona alkaloids?
The HS code for cinchona alkaloids is subheading 2939.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2939 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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