Metal chloride oxides (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $53.5 million of metal chloride oxides (other) in 2024 (20.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 152 countries. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $90.7 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 | $53.5M | 20.4K t |
| 2023 | $49.4M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $90.7M | 25.9K t |
| 2021 | $55.1M | 23.4K t |
| 2020 | $49.3M | 22.6K t |
| 2019 | $43.7M | 17.3K t |
| 2018 | $61.4M | 21.6K t |
| 2017 | $35.6M | 18.1K t |
Where the United States imports metal chloride oxides (other) from
China alone supplied 64% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $34.2M | 64% |
| India | $15.5M | 29% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $878K | 1.6% |
| Colombia | $466K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $206K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $193K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $132K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $46K | 0.1% |
| Armenia | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.62 per kg, 54% above the world average of $1.70. 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.
Metal chloride oxides (other) exports from the United States
Exports of metal chloride oxides (other) by the United States reached $38.9 million in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 74 countries. Most of it went to Canada (23%), Netherlands (13%), Brazil (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $9.1M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $5.0M | 13% |
| Brazil | $2.6M | 6.7% |
| Japan | $2.4M | 6.2% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 4.7% |
| Colombia | $1.7M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States metal chloride oxides (other) imports (HS 2827.49): 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 2827.49: Chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides: other than of copper.
Common questions
What is the value of metal chloride oxides (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported metal chloride oxides (other) worth $53.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 152 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal chloride oxides (other) to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($34.2 million), followed by India (29%) and Japan (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 485% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal chloride oxides (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $1.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal chloride oxides (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.6 million in 2017 to $53.5 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $90.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export metal chloride oxides (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $38.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Netherlands and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal chloride oxides (other)?
The HS code for metal chloride oxides (other) is subheading 2827.49. 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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