Dicyandiamide imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dicyandiamide by the United States reached $27.6 million in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 105 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $35.0 million.
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 | $27.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $27.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $35.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $30.6M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $30.3M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $16.2M | 8.9K t |
Where the United States imports dicyandiamide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.9M | 58% |
| Germany | $11.6M | 42% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $45K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $34K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0% |
| Spain | $4K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.69 per kg, close to the world average of $2.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dicyandiamide exports from the United States
Exports of dicyandiamide by the United States reached $1.9 million in 2024 (280 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 50 countries. Most of it went to India (23%), Germany (16%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest (+632% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $451K | 23% |
| Germany | $309K | 16% |
| China | $196K | 10% |
| Brazil | $187K | 9.7% |
| Mexico | $142K | 7.3% |
| Japan | $124K | 6.4% |
| Canada | $121K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $95K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $78K | 4% |
| Colombia | $54K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States dicyandiamide imports (HS 2926.20): 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 2926.20: Nitrile-function compounds: 1-cyanoguanidine (dicyandiamide).
Common questions
What is the value of dicyandiamide imported by the United States?
The United States imported dicyandiamide worth $27.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 105 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply dicyandiamide to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by Germany (42%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of dicyandiamide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.69 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $2.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dicyandiamide to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.2 million in 2017 to $27.6 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2022 at $35.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export dicyandiamide?
Yes. The United States exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Germany and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $25.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dicyandiamide?
The HS code for dicyandiamide is subheading 2926.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2926 page.
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