🇺🇸 United States imports of magnesium hydroxide: 2024 trade data
Imports of magnesium hydroxide by the United States reached $28.3 million in 2024 (14.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 143 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $37.4 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of magnesium hydroxide by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.3M | 14.3K t |
| 2023 | $25.6M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $37.4M | 15.8K t |
| 2021 | $30.6M | 16.9K t |
| 2020 | $27.1M | 14.9K t |
| 2019 | $29.2M | 18.6K t |
| 2018 | $25.6M | 15.5K t |
| 2017 | $24.9M | 14.2K t |
Where the United States imports magnesium hydroxide from
Most of the value came from Mexico (24%), Netherlands (23%), Israel (20%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $6.8M | 24% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $6.5M | 23% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $5.8M | 20% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $5.0M | 18% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $1.9M | 6.7% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.1M | 4% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $244K | 0.9% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $174K | 0.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $162K | 0.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $159K | 0.6% |
Types of magnesium hydroxide under HS 2816
| 2816.10 | Hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium | 81% |
| 2816.40 | Oxides, hydroxides and peroxides, of strontium or barium | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2816.
Average import price of magnesium hydroxide
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, 34% above the world average of $1.48. 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.
The United States also exports magnesium hydroxide
In 2024, the United States exported magnesium hydroxide worth $17.9 million (13.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 66 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (41%), Mexico (14%), Brazil (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Jamaica grew fastest (+993% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $7.4M | 41% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $2.6M | 15% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $1.3M | 7.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $690K | 3.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $656K | 3.7% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $567K | 3.2% |
| 🇯🇲 Jamaica | $444K | 2.5% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $339K | 1.9% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $327K | 1.8% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $278K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2816: Hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium; oxides, hydroxides and peroxides of strontium or barium.
Magnesium hydroxide trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of magnesium hydroxide imported by the United States?
The United States imported magnesium hydroxide worth $28.3 million in 2024 (14.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import magnesium hydroxide from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Mexico (24%), Netherlands (23%), Israel (20%).
What is the average import price of magnesium hydroxide in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.48 per kg.
Does the United States export magnesium hydroxide?
Yes. The United States exported magnesium hydroxide worth $17.9 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico, Brazil.
What is the HS code for magnesium hydroxide?
Magnesium hydroxide falls under HS heading 2816 (Hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium; oxides, hydroxides and peroxides of strontium or barium). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading magnesium hydroxide with the United States?
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