🇺🇸 United States imports of inorganic salt: 2024 trade data
Imports of inorganic salt by the United States reached $182.7 million in 2024 (54.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 182 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of inorganic salt by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $182.7M | 54.2K t |
| 2023 | $163.0M | 44.8K t |
| 2022 | $210.2M | 57.1K t |
| 2021 | $210.8M | 56.1K t |
| 2020 | $127.4M | 29.3K t |
| 2019 | $132.9M | 31.2K t |
| 2018 | $120.6M | 35.7K t |
| 2017 | $84.4M | 28.9K t |
Where the United States imports inorganic salt from
Most of the value came from China (27%), Germany (26%), Canada (19%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $48.7M | 27% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $47.4M | 26% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $34.3M | 19% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $8.0M | 4.4% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $7.6M | 4.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $6.1M | 3.3% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $5.8M | 3.2% |
| 🇧🇦 Bosnia Herzegovina | $5.2M | 2.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $4.3M | 2.3% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $3.5M | 1.9% |
Types of inorganic salt under HS 2842
| 2842.10 | Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azides | 79% |
| 2842.90 | Salts: of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, other than double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically, excluding… | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2842.
Average import price of inorganic salt
The average declared value was about $3.37 per kg, close to the world average of $3.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports inorganic salt
In 2024, the United States exported inorganic salt worth $142.6 million (26.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 100 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (19%), United Kingdom (9%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $27.8M | 20% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $12.9M | 9.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $11.0M | 7.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $10.2M | 7.2% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $9.0M | 6.3% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $8.7M | 6.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $8.6M | 6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $8.2M | 5.7% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $7.7M | 5.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $5.1M | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 2842: Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, n.e.c. including aluminosilicates whether or not chemically defined, but excluding azides.
Inorganic salt trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of inorganic salt imported by the United States?
The United States imported inorganic salt worth $182.7 million in 2024 (54.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import inorganic salt from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (27%), Germany (26%), Canada (19%).
What is the average import price of inorganic salt in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $3.37 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.84 per kg.
Does the United States export inorganic salt?
Yes. The United States exported inorganic salt worth $142.6 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany.
What is the HS code for inorganic salt?
Inorganic salt falls under HS heading 2842 (Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, n.e.c. including aluminosilicates whether or not chemically defined, but exclud). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading inorganic salt with the United States?
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