Fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons worth $842.3 million (53.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 93 countries. That is 9% less 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $842.3M | 53.2K t |
| 2023 | $922.9M | 60.0K t |
| 2022 | $952.5M | 65.8K t |
| 2021 | $911.3M | 55.1K t |
| 2020 | $842.5M | 61.6K t |
| 2019 | $820.5M | 75.6K t |
| 2018 | $834.9M | 95.7K t |
| 2017 | $600.0M | 94.3K t |
Where the United States exports fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons to
Most of it went to Netherlands (28%), Canada (10%), United Kingdom (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $235.4M | 28% |
| Canada | $80.6M | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $69.1M | 8.2% |
| Mexico | $55.2M | 6.6% |
| China | $48.1M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $42.2M | 5% |
| Czech Republic | $40.8M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $36.4M | 4.3% |
| France | $29.1M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $28.9M | 3.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.83 per kg, 68% above the world average of $9.43. 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.
Fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons worth $366.0 million (45.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 200 countries. The largest suppliers were China (50%), India (15%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+677% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $182.2M | 50% |
| India | $56.5M | 16% |
| Germany | $30.9M | 8.4% |
| Japan | $27.6M | 7.5% |
| Mexico | $25.7M | 7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14.2M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $10.2M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $3.8M | 1% |
| South Korea | $3.6M | 1% |
| France | $2.7M | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons exports (HS 2903.39): 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 2903.39: Fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: other than ethylene dibromide (ISO) (1,2-dibromoethane).
Common questions
What is the value of fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons exported by the United States?
The United States exported fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons worth $842.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 93 countries worldwide, with 21% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons from the United States?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($235.4 million), followed by Canada (10%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 120 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average export price of fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.83 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $9.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $600.0 million in 2017 to $842.3 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $952.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $840.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons?
Yes. The United States imported $366.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $476.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons?
The HS code for fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons is subheading 2903.39. 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?
Shipment-level records for the United States reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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