Lactones imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported lactones worth $296.3 million (19.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 176 countries. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $296.3M | 19.5K t |
| 2023 | $339.4M | 18.5K t |
| 2022 | $355.1M | 22.5K t |
| 2021 | $312.5M | 20.4K t |
| 2020 | $313.8M | 18.1K t |
| 2019 | $341.3M | 18.6K t |
| 2018 | $315.9M | 18.2K t |
| 2017 | $238.5M | 16.3K t |
Where the United States imports lactones from
Most of the value came from China (48%), India (13%), United Kingdom (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $142.2M | 48% |
| India | $39.2M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $22.9M | 7.7% |
| Switzerland | $21.7M | 7.3% |
| Japan | $19.6M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $15.8M | 5.3% |
| France | $7.8M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $7.4M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 1.5% |
| Romania | $2.7M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.20 per kg, close to the world average of $12.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lactones exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported lactones worth $159.7 million (8.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 91 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Switzerland (25%), Singapore (11%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $39.7M | 25% |
| Singapore | $18.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $13.3M | 8.3% |
| France | $12.5M | 7.8% |
| Spain | $9.4M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $9.1M | 5.7% |
| India | $9.0M | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $7.3M | 4.6% |
| China | $6.7M | 4.2% |
| Brazil | $4.6M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States lactones imports (HS 2932.20): 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 2932.20: Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, lactones.
Common questions
What is the value of lactones imported by the United States?
The United States imported lactones worth $296.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 176 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply lactones to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($142.2 million), followed by India (13%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of lactones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.20 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $12.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lactones to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $238.5 million in 2017 to $296.3 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $355.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $314.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export lactones?
Yes. The United States exported $159.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Singapore and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $136.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lactones?
The HS code for lactones is subheading 2932.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2932 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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