🇺🇸 United States imports of inorganic acid: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $566.0 million of inorganic acid in 2024 (371.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $804.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of inorganic acid by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $566.0M | 371.6K t |
| 2023 | $597.5M | 341.4K t |
| 2022 | $804.9M | 378.7K t |
| 2021 | $760.9M | 421.3K t |
| 2020 | $597.6M | 408.0K t |
| 2019 | $655.1M | 458.1K t |
| 2018 | $626.5M | 435.6K t |
| 2017 | $575.1M | 429.4K t |
Where the United States imports inorganic acid from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (25%), China (16%), Japan (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $142.7M | 25% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $90.8M | 16% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $63.1M | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $57.1M | 10% |
| Taiwan | $28.3M | 5% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $20.5M | 3.6% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $20.2M | 3.6% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $12.1M | 2.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $11.9M | 2.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $11.4M | 2% |
Types of inorganic acid under HS 2811
| 2811.22 | Silicon dioxide | 39% |
| 2811.11 | Hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) | 30% |
| 2811.29 | Inorganic oxygen compounds: of non-metals, n.e.c. in item no. 2811.2 | 14% |
| 2811.19 | Inorganic acids: other than hydrogen fluoride | 13% |
| 2811.21 | Carbon dioxide | 5.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2811.
Average import price of inorganic acid
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, 54% above the world average of $0.99. 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.
The United States also exports inorganic acid
The United States exported $401.8 million of inorganic acid in 2024 (355.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 156 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (36%), Canada (24%), Germany (5%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $142.9M | 36% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $97.5M | 24% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $20.0M | 5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $16.8M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $12.3M | 3.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $10.1M | 2.5% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $9.3M | 2.3% |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | $9.1M | 2.3% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $7.8M | 1.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $5.6M | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2811: Inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals; n.e.c. in heading no. 2806 to 2810.
Inorganic acid trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of inorganic acid imported by the United States?
The United States imported inorganic acid worth $566.0 million in 2024 (371.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import inorganic acid from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Mexico (25%), China (16%), Japan (11%).
What is the average import price of inorganic acid in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.99 per kg.
Does the United States export inorganic acid?
Yes. The United States exported inorganic acid worth $401.8 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada, Germany.
What is the HS code for inorganic acid?
Inorganic acid falls under HS heading 2811 (Inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals; n.e.c. in heading no. 2806 to 2810). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading inorganic acid with the United States?
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