🇺🇸 United States exports of mineral substances: 2024 trade data
The United States exported $173.4 million of mineral substances in 2024 (410.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 175 countries. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $273.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of mineral substances by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $173.4M | 410.3K t |
| 2023 | $197.6M | 497.7K t |
| 2022 | $273.3M | 227.6K t |
| 2021 | $177.1M | 284.0K t |
| 2020 | $116.1M | 417.0K t |
| 2019 | $107.0M | 233.9K t |
| 2018 | $131.3M | 259.8K t |
| 2017 | $113.3M | 266.8K t |
Where the United States exports mineral substances to
The largest buyer markets were China (29%), Netherlands (18%), Canada (12%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $50.2M | 29% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $30.4M | 18% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $20.6M | 12% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $14.5M | 8.4% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $11.6M | 6.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $6.6M | 3.8% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $5.6M | 3.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.2M | 2.5% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $3.7M | 2.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.6M | 2.1% |
Types of mineral substances under HS 2530
| 2530.90 | Mineral substances: n.e.c. in chapter 25 | 95% |
| 2530.10 | Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites: unexpanded | 4.4% |
| 2530.20 | Kieserite, epsomite (natural magnesium sulphates) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2530.
Average export price of mineral substances
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, 31% above the world average of $0.32. 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 imports mineral substances
Imports of mineral substances by the United States reached $122.9 million in 2024 (609.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. Most of the value came from Mexico (19%), Greece (17%), Canada (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $22.7M | 19% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $20.9M | 17% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $16.1M | 13% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $10.7M | 8.7% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $10.5M | 8.6% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $6.3M | 5.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $6.2M | 5.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $5.0M | 4.1% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $4.6M | 3.8% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $2.8M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 2530: Mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included.
Mineral substances trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of mineral substances imported by the United States?
The United States imported mineral substances worth $122.9 million in 2024 (609.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import mineral substances from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Mexico (19%), Greece (17%), Canada (13%).
What is the average import price of mineral substances in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.32 per kg.
Does the United States export mineral substances?
Yes. The United States exported mineral substances worth $173.4 million in 2024, mainly to China, Netherlands, Canada.
What is the HS code for mineral substances?
Mineral substances falls under HS heading 2530 (Mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading mineral substances with the United States?
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