Inorganic esters (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of inorganic esters (other) by the United States reached $224.9 million in 2024 (103.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 156 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $224.9M | 103.2K t |
| 2023 | $161.8M | 71.3K t |
| 2022 | $278.1M | 86.9K t |
| 2021 | $223.8M | 78.6K t |
| 2020 | $152.3M | 68.4K t |
| 2019 | $164.7M | 72.9K t |
| 2018 | $162.4M | 62.6K t |
| 2017 | $130.3M | 58.6K t |
Where the United States imports inorganic esters (other) from
Most of the value came from China (31%), South Korea (17%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+241% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $69.6M | 31% |
| South Korea | $38.8M | 17% |
| France | $27.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $20.3M | 9% |
| India | $16.6M | 7.4% |
| Indonesia | $14.5M | 6.4% |
| Taiwan | $9.8M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $7.8M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $7.3M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $6.3M | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, close to the world average of $2.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Inorganic esters (other) exports from the United States
The United States exported $113.0 million of inorganic esters (other) in 2024 (15.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 84 countries. Most of it went to Canada (15%), China (13%), Mexico (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $17.3M | 15% |
| China | $14.6M | 13% |
| Mexico | $13.4M | 12% |
| Brazil | $9.6M | 8.5% |
| South Korea | $8.6M | 7.6% |
| Thailand | $7.7M | 6.8% |
| France | $5.9M | 5.2% |
| Philippines | $5.5M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $4.4M | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States inorganic esters (other) imports (HS 2920.90): 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 2920.90: Esters: other than thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and phosphite esters and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2920.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic esters (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported inorganic esters (other) worth $224.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 103.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 156 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic esters (other) to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($69.6 million), followed by South Korea (17%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic esters (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $2.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of inorganic esters (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $130.3 million in 2017 to $224.9 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2022 at $278.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $187.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export inorganic esters (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $113.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, China and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $111.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for inorganic esters (other)?
The HS code for inorganic esters (other) is subheading 2920.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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