Hydroquinone exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of hydroquinone by the United States reached $58.4 million in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 50 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $89.3 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 | $58.4M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $74.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $89.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $71.2M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $67.4M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $77.0M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $72.7M | 13.8K t |
| 2017 | $66.1M | 14.3K t |
Where the United States exports hydroquinone to
Most of it went to India (22%), China (16%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $13.0M | 22% |
| China | $9.3M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.0M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $5.7M | 9.8% |
| South Korea | $5.6M | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 7.3% |
| Poland | $3.1M | 5.3% |
| Mexico | $2.5M | 4.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Togo | $1.3M | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.92 per kg, close to the world average of $5.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hydroquinone imports to the United States
The United States imported $6.1 million of hydroquinone in 2024 (796 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. France alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+938% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.2M | 68% |
| India | $631K | 10% |
| Switzerland | $458K | 7.5% |
| Mexico | $399K | 6.5% |
| China | $235K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $198K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $12K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States hydroquinone exports (HS 2907.22): 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 2907.22: Polyphenols: hydroquinone (quinol) and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of hydroquinone exported by the United States?
The United States exported hydroquinone worth $58.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 50 countries worldwide, with 29% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy hydroquinone from the United States?
India was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($13.0 million), followed by China (16%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. Togo grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average export price of hydroquinone per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of hydroquinone from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $66.1 million in 2017 to $58.4 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $89.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $72.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import hydroquinone?
Yes. The United States imported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, India and Switzerland. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $52.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydroquinone?
The HS code for hydroquinone is subheading 2907.22. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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