Mannitol imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported mannitol worth $47.7 million (7.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 140 countries for imports of this product. That is 27% more 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 | $47.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $37.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $38.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $35.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $35.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $32.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $38.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $33.9M | 5.4K t |
Where the United States imports mannitol from
France alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $30.0M | 63% |
| China | $9.6M | 20% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $902K | 1.9% |
| India | $757K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $218K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $192K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $113K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $99K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.79 per kg, close to the world average of $6.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mannitol exports from the United States
The United States exported $36.3 million of mannitol in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 64 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to India (34%), Mexico (16%), Canada (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $12.3M | 34% |
| Mexico | $5.7M | 16% |
| Canada | $4.3M | 12% |
| Brazil | $2.3M | 6.4% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| France | $971K | 2.7% |
| Bangladesh | $547K | 1.5% |
| China | $407K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States mannitol imports (HS 2905.43): 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 2905.43: Alcohols: polyhydric, mannitol.
Common questions
What is the value of mannitol imported by the United States?
The United States imported mannitol worth $47.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 140 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply mannitol to the United States?
France was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($30.0 million), followed by China (20%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of mannitol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.79 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mannitol to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.9 million in 2017 to $47.7 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $37.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export mannitol?
Yes. The United States exported $36.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Mexico and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for mannitol?
The HS code for mannitol is subheading 2905.43. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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