Mullite exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $22.8 million of mullite in 2024 (48.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 48 countries. That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $31.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.8M | 48.8K t |
| 2023 | $21.3M | 62.3K t |
| 2022 | $31.2M | 73.3K t |
| 2021 | $20.1M | 53.0K t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 56.1K t |
| 2019 | $22.2M | 59.0K t |
| 2018 | $25.3M | 63.6K t |
| 2017 | $17.8M | 45.9K t |
Where the United States exports mullite to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (32%), Germany (22%), Japan (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+416% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $7.4M | 33% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 22% |
| Japan | $1.6M | 7% |
| China | $1.5M | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 6% |
| Australia | $1.2M | 5.2% |
| France | $1.0M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $940K | 4.1% |
| Canada | $504K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $422K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.63, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mullite imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported mullite worth $6.3 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 87 countries. Most of the value came from China (32%), Canada (32%), Germany (26%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 32% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 32% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 26% |
| Hungary | $345K | 5.4% |
| Japan | $105K | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $98K | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $54K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $20K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States mullite exports (HS 2508.60): 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 2508.60: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): mullite.
Common questions
What is the value of mullite exported by the United States?
The United States exported mullite worth $22.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 48 countries worldwide, with 17% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy mullite from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Japan (7%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 416% on the year.
What is the average export price of mullite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of mullite from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.8 million in 2017 to $22.8 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $31.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import mullite?
Yes. The United States imported $6.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Canada and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for mullite?
The HS code for mullite is subheading 2508.60. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2508 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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