Fatty acid derivatives (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported fatty acid derivatives (other) worth $401.6 million (97.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 185 countries for imports of this product. That is 18% 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 | $401.6M | 97.1K t |
| 2023 | $341.5M | 71.9K t |
| 2022 | $423.2M | 86.7K t |
| 2021 | $363.5M | 90.4K t |
| 2020 | $251.3M | 87.4K t |
| 2019 | $323.0M | 93.0K t |
| 2018 | $294.8M | 91.7K t |
| 2017 | $271.4M | 88.9K t |
Where the United States imports fatty acid derivatives (other) from
The largest suppliers were Malaysia (19%), Germany (13%), Netherlands (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $74.6M | 19% |
| Germany | $53.2M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $49.9M | 12% |
| Mexico | $37.6M | 9.4% |
| India | $28.8M | 7.2% |
| Sweden | $27.9M | 6.9% |
| France | $26.0M | 6.5% |
| Indonesia | $22.2M | 5.5% |
| Japan | $19.9M | 5% |
| China | $16.5M | 4.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.14 per kg, 57% above the world average of $2.64. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fatty acid derivatives (other) exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported fatty acid derivatives (other) worth $301.6 million (74.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 104 countries. Most of it went to Belgium (15%), Mexico (12%), United Kingdom (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $45.2M | 15% |
| Mexico | $36.2M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $34.8M | 12% |
| China | $26.3M | 8.7% |
| Singapore | $24.2M | 8% |
| Germany | $20.6M | 6.8% |
| Canada | $15.6M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $14.8M | 4.9% |
| India | $14.3M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $11.2M | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States fatty acid derivatives (other) imports (HS 2915.90): 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 2915.90: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2915.
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acid derivatives (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported fatty acid derivatives (other) worth $401.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 97.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 185 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply fatty acid derivatives (other) to the United States?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($74.6 million), followed by Germany (13%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of fatty acid derivatives (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.14 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $2.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fatty acid derivatives (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $271.4 million in 2017 to $401.6 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $423.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $333.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export fatty acid derivatives (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $301.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Mexico and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $100.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acid derivatives (other)?
The HS code for fatty acid derivatives (other) is subheading 2915.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 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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