Imines imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported imines worth $238.8 million (37.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 176 countries for imports of this product. That is 19% more 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $238.8M | 37.7K t |
| 2023 | $201.2M | 25.4K t |
| 2022 | $295.9M | 30.8K t |
| 2021 | $223.6M | 25.8K t |
| 2020 | $161.0M | 19.1K t |
| 2019 | $142.0M | 20.3K t |
| 2018 | $156.6M | 23.2K t |
| 2017 | $153.5M | 22.1K t |
Where the United States imports imines from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Germany (16%), Spain (10%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $99.0M | 42% |
| Germany | $38.2M | 16% |
| Spain | $24.9M | 10% |
| Indonesia | $16.0M | 6.7% |
| Japan | $15.3M | 6.4% |
| France | $14.5M | 6.1% |
| India | $7.7M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $5.7M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $3.5M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $2.9M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.33 per kg, close to the world average of $7.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Imines exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported imines worth $53.8 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 85 countries. The largest buyer markets were Italy (14%), Japan (9%), Mexico (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.6M | 14% |
| Japan | $4.9M | 9.2% |
| Mexico | $4.6M | 8.5% |
| China | $4.2M | 7.8% |
| Singapore | $3.6M | 6.8% |
| Canada | $3.6M | 6.7% |
| Ireland | $3.2M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States imines imports (HS 2925.29): 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 2925.29: Imines and their derivatives: salts thereof: other than chlordimeform (ISO).
Common questions
What is the value of imines imported by the United States?
The United States imported imines worth $238.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 176 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply imines to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($99.0 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of imines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.33 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $7.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of imines to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $153.5 million in 2017 to $238.8 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $295.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $196.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export imines?
Yes. The United States exported $53.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Japan and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $185.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for imines?
The HS code for imines is subheading 2925.29. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2925 page.
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