Dichloromethane exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported dichloromethane worth $13.4 million (19.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 81 countries. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $38.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.4M | 19.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 22.8K t |
| 2022 | $31.3M | 37.1K t |
| 2021 | $28.7M | 37.4K t |
| 2020 | $26.6M | 49.2K t |
| 2019 | $29.7M | 45.1K t |
| 2018 | $38.0M | 57.9K t |
| 2017 | $31.7M | 57.5K t |
Where the United States exports dichloromethane to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (31%), Canada (21%), Turkey (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $4.1M | 31% |
| Canada | $2.9M | 21% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 14% |
| Brazil | $633K | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $566K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $528K | 4% |
| Colombia | $397K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $376K | 2.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $293K | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $242K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dichloromethane imports to the United States
The United States imported $9.1 million of dichloromethane in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 171 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.7M | 74% |
| China | $642K | 7.1% |
| India | $624K | 6.9% |
| Israel | $482K | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $245K | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $147K | 1.6% |
| France | $101K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $35K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $31K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States dichloromethane exports (HS 2903.12): 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 2903.12: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: dichloromethane (methylene chloride).
Common questions
What is the value of dichloromethane exported by the United States?
The United States exported dichloromethane worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 81 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy dichloromethane from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Canada (21%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 89 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average export price of dichloromethane per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of dichloromethane from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $31.7 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2018 at $38.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import dichloromethane?
Yes. The United States imported $9.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dichloromethane?
The HS code for dichloromethane is subheading 2903.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2903 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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