Formaldehyde exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of formaldehyde by the United States reached $7.8 million in 2024 (13.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 87 countries. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.2 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 | $7.8M | 13.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 16.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 16.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 5.8K t |
Where the United States exports formaldehyde to
One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.3M | 54% |
| Hong Kong | $724K | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $384K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $253K | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $247K | 3.2% |
| New Zealand | $231K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $182K | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $151K | 1.9% |
| China | $142K | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $134K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, 39% above the world average of $0.41. 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.
Formaldehyde imports to the United States
Imports of formaldehyde by the United States reached $5.4 million in 2024 (12.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Canada alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.1M | 96% |
| Germany | $85K | 1.6% |
| India | $62K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $21K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $17K | 0.3% |
| Panama | $9K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States formaldehyde exports (HS 2912.11): 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 2912.11: Aldehydes: acyclic, without other oxygen function, methanal (formaldehyde).
Common questions
What is the value of formaldehyde exported by the United States?
The United States exported formaldehyde worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 87 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy formaldehyde from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Hong Kong (9%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 81 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average export price of formaldehyde per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $0.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of formaldehyde from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import formaldehyde?
Yes. The United States imported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Germany and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for formaldehyde?
The HS code for formaldehyde is subheading 2912.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2912 page.
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