Glycerol (HS 2905.45) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glycerol (hs 2905.45) by the United States reached $157.8 million in 2024 (161.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $358.3 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 | $157.8M | 161.5K t |
| 2023 | $125.7M | 120.7K t |
| 2022 | $358.3M | 194.9K t |
| 2021 | $166.4M | 148.6K t |
| 2020 | $113.3M | 144.2K t |
| 2019 | $112.1M | 143.0K t |
| 2018 | $143.3M | 145.3K t |
| 2017 | $107.1M | 130.6K t |
Where the United States imports glycerol (hs 2905.45) from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (45%), Malaysia (21%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $71.6M | 45% |
| Malaysia | $32.4M | 21% |
| India | $13.7M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $13.3M | 8.4% |
| Denmark | $12.6M | 8% |
| Argentina | $2.6M | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 1.3% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 1% |
| Brazil | $956K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $828K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, 29% above the world average of $0.76. 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.
Glycerol (HS 2905.45) exports from the United States
Exports of glycerol (hs 2905.45) by the United States reached $48.8 million in 2024 (33.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 109 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $27.5M | 57% |
| Mexico | $6.9M | 14% |
| Singapore | $5.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 4.1% |
| India | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $704K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $684K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $584K | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $547K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $373K | 0.8% |
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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 2905.45: Alcohols: polyhydric, glycerol.
Common questions
What is the value of glycerol (hs 2905.45) imported by the United States?
The United States imported glycerol (hs 2905.45) worth $157.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 161.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply glycerol (hs 2905.45) to the United States?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($71.6 million), followed by Malaysia (21%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of glycerol (hs 2905.45) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $0.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glycerol (hs 2905.45) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $107.1 million in 2017 to $157.8 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $358.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $160.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export glycerol (hs 2905.45)?
Yes. The United States exported $48.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Singapore. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $109.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for glycerol (hs 2905.45)?
The HS code for glycerol (hs 2905.45) is subheading 2905.45. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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