Ionone imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ionone by the United States reached $24.5 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 92 countries. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $34.4 million.
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 | $24.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $27.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $29.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $32.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $29.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $31.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $34.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $33.4M | 3.4K t |
Where the United States imports ionone from
Most of the value came from Germany (34%), China (29%), Switzerland (20%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.4M | 34% |
| China | $7.2M | 29% |
| Switzerland | $4.9M | 20% |
| India | $2.0M | 8% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $220K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $183K | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $92K | 0.4% |
| France | $27K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $17K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.48 per kg, close to the world average of $12.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ionone exports from the United States
The United States exported $2.6 million of ionone in 2024 (83 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 47 countries. Most of it went to Switzerland (20%), Singapore (9%), Australia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $521K | 20% |
| Singapore | $243K | 9.4% |
| Australia | $236K | 9.1% |
| Germany | $223K | 8.6% |
| Canada | $164K | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $159K | 6.2% |
| Mexico | $144K | 5.6% |
| Ireland | $128K | 4.9% |
| Brazil | $124K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $77K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States ionone imports (HS 2914.23): 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 2914.23: Ketones: cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic, without other oxygen function, ionones and methylionones.
Common questions
What is the value of ionone imported by the United States?
The United States imported ionone worth $24.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 92 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply ionone to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by China (29%) and Switzerland (20%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 575% on the year.
What is the average import price of ionone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.48 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $12.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ionone to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.4 million in 2017 to $24.5 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $34.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export ionone?
Yes. The United States exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Singapore and Australia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ionone?
The HS code for ionone is subheading 2914.23. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2914 page.
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