Iodides and iodide oxides exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of iodides and iodide oxides by the United States reached $24.5 million in 2024 (484 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 78 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $36.6 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 | $24.5M | 484 t |
| 2023 | $25.3M | 527 t |
| 2022 | $36.6M | 802 t |
| 2021 | $24.5M | 856 t |
| 2020 | $23.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $16.1M | 540 t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 385 t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 439 t |
Where the United States exports iodides and iodide oxides to
Most of it went to China (20%), Canada (16%), Mexico (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 20% |
| Canada | $4.0M | 17% |
| Mexico | $2.7M | 11% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 8.5% |
| Hong Kong | $1.7M | 7.1% |
| France | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $961K | 3.9% |
| Hungary | $592K | 2.4% |
| Japan | $569K | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.68 per kg, 37% above the world average of $37.11. 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.
Iodides and iodide oxides imports to the United States
The United States imported $19.6 million of iodides and iodide oxides in 2024 (776 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 172 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Germany (28%), India (26%), Canada (17%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+403% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.5M | 28% |
| India | $5.1M | 26% |
| Canada | $3.4M | 17% |
| Brazil | $2.3M | 12% |
| Japan | $793K | 4% |
| Vietnam | $712K | 3.6% |
| France | $657K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $234K | 1.2% |
| Denmark | $232K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $227K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States iodides and iodide oxides exports (HS 2827.60): 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 2827.60: Iodides and iodide oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of iodides and iodide oxides exported by the United States?
The United States exported iodides and iodide oxides worth $24.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 484 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 78 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy iodides and iodide oxides from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Canada (16%) and Mexico (11%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 81 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average export price of iodides and iodide oxides per kg?
The average declared export value was about $50.68 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $37.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of iodides and iodide oxides from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $24.5 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2022 at $36.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import iodides and iodide oxides?
Yes. The United States imported $19.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, India and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for iodides and iodide oxides?
The HS code for iodides and iodide oxides is subheading 2827.60. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2827 page.
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