Hydrocarbon derivatives (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hydrocarbon derivatives (other) by the United States reached $13.6 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 131 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $154.7 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 | $13.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $154.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $36.2M | 32.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 2.0K t |
Where the United States imports hydrocarbon derivatives (other) from
Most of the value came from China (39%), India (24%), Taiwan (15%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+516% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 39% |
| India | $3.2M | 24% |
| Taiwan | $2.1M | 15% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 12% |
| Germany | $388K | 2.9% |
| Ukraine | $377K | 2.8% |
| France | $338K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $176K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $47K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $45K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.42 per kg, 579% above the world average of $1.24. 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.
Hydrocarbon derivatives (other) exports from the United States
The United States exported $8.0 million of hydrocarbon derivatives (other) in 2024 (910 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 75 countries for exports of this product. India alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.4M | 55% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 13% |
| Brazil | $544K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $501K | 6.3% |
| Mexico | $243K | 3% |
| Zambia | $232K | 2.9% |
| France | $226K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $161K | 2% |
| Israel | $91K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $85K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States hydrocarbon derivatives (other) imports (HS 2904.99): 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 2904.99: Derivatives of hydrocarbons n.e.c. in heading no. 2904, whether or not halogenated.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrocarbon derivatives (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported hydrocarbon derivatives (other) worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 131 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrocarbon derivatives (other) to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by India (24%) and Taiwan (15%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 516% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrocarbon derivatives (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.42 per kg in 2024, 579% above the world average of $1.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydrocarbon derivatives (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $154.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export hydrocarbon derivatives (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrocarbon derivatives (other)?
The HS code for hydrocarbon derivatives (other) is subheading 2904.99. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2904 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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