Cyclic amides (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cyclic amides (other) by the United States reached $848.0 million in 2024 (66.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 176 countries. Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.20 billion.
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 | $848.0M | 66.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.10B | 75.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.20B | 88.6K t |
| 2021 | $877.0M | 78.3K t |
| 2020 | $819.3M | 48.7K t |
| 2019 | $728.7M | 53.7K t |
| 2018 | $727.9M | 60.2K t |
| 2017 | $640.4M | 55.8K t |
Where the United States imports cyclic amides (other) from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (37%), China (22%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $315.0M | 37% |
| China | $185.0M | 22% |
| Japan | $79.7M | 9.4% |
| India | $72.7M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $70.3M | 8.3% |
| Ireland | $50.7M | 6% |
| France | $19.5M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $15.6M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $12.4M | 1.5% |
| Spain | $8.3M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.72 per kg, 35% below the world average of $19.61, 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.
Cyclic amides (other) exports from the United States
Exports of cyclic amides (other) by the United States reached $410.3 million in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 99 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Italy (26%), United Kingdom (17%), Switzerland (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Argentina grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $104.6M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $70.1M | 17% |
| Switzerland | $35.8M | 8.7% |
| Denmark | $33.5M | 8.2% |
| Mexico | $24.1M | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $22.8M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $18.8M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $18.4M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $13.1M | 3.2% |
| Argentina | $10.7M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cyclic amides (other) imports (HS 2924.29): 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 2924.29: Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives: other than the derivatives and salts of ureines, 2-acetamidobenzoic acid (N-acetylanthancillic acid),ethinamate S, and alachlor (ISO) and their derivatives and salts.
Common questions
What is the value of cyclic amides (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported cyclic amides (other) worth $848.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 176 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply cyclic amides (other) to the United States?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($315.0 million), followed by China (22%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of cyclic amides (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.72 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $19.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cyclic amides (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $640.4 million in 2017 to $848.0 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $1.20 billion. Over 8 years the average was $868.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export cyclic amides (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $410.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $437.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cyclic amides (other)?
The HS code for cyclic amides (other) is subheading 2924.29. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2924 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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