Multi-purpose adhesive exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $198.0 million of multi-purpose adhesive in 2024 (26.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 177 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $198.0M | 26.8K t |
| 2023 | $202.5M | 27.1K t |
| 2022 | $196.5M | 27.5K t |
| 2021 | $179.6M | 27.9K t |
| 2020 | $170.2M | 26.8K t |
| 2019 | $192.8M | 33.1K t |
| 2018 | $189.5M | 32.2K t |
| 2017 | $178.1M | 28.8K t |
Where the United States exports multi-purpose adhesive to
Most of it went to Mexico (24%), Canada (23%), Taiwan (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+918% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $47.5M | 24% |
| Canada | $44.8M | 23% |
| Taiwan | $10.3M | 5.2% |
| India | $7.7M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 3.4% |
| Costa Rica | $6.2M | 3.1% |
| Israel | $5.1M | 2.6% |
| China | $4.7M | 2.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $4.5M | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $3.4M | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.38 per kg, 135% above the world average of $3.14. 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.
Multi-purpose adhesive imports to the United States
The United States imported $64.3 million of multi-purpose adhesive in 2024 (12.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 224 countries. Most of the value came from China (25%), Japan (16%), South Korea (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.3M | 25% |
| Japan | $10.0M | 16% |
| South Korea | $7.5M | 12% |
| Canada | $5.6M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $5.2M | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4.4M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 5.3% |
| Taiwan | $2.4M | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 3% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States multi-purpose adhesive exports (HS 3506.99): 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 3506.99: Glues and other adhesives: prepared, n.e.c. in heading no. 3506, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-purpose adhesive exported by the United States?
The United States exported multi-purpose adhesive worth $198.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 177 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy multi-purpose adhesive from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($47.5 million), followed by Canada (23%) and Taiwan (5%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 161 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 918% on the year.
What is the average export price of multi-purpose adhesive per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.38 per kg in 2024, 135% above the world average of $3.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of multi-purpose adhesive from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $178.1 million in 2017 to $198.0 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $202.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $188.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import multi-purpose adhesive?
Yes. The United States imported $64.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Japan and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $133.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-purpose adhesive?
The HS code for multi-purpose adhesive is subheading 3506.99. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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