Nitrated hydrocarbons imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $68.0 million of nitrated hydrocarbons in 2024 (29.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $89.8 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 | $68.0M | 29.3K t |
| 2023 | $70.7M | 32.3K t |
| 2022 | $57.0M | 33.5K t |
| 2021 | $89.8M | 38.3K t |
| 2020 | $52.7M | 21.7K t |
| 2019 | $40.3M | 17.4K t |
| 2018 | $42.0M | 18.1K t |
| 2017 | $29.0M | 6.9K t |
Where the United States imports nitrated hydrocarbons from
Most of the value came from Portugal (44%), Poland (36%), Canada (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $29.9M | 44% |
| Poland | $24.3M | 36% |
| Canada | $6.1M | 8.9% |
| India | $3.3M | 4.9% |
| China | $2.3M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $27K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $14K | 0% |
| Germany | $14K | 0% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, close to the world average of $1.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrated hydrocarbons exports from the United States
The United States exported $64.1 million of nitrated hydrocarbons in 2024 (13.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 54 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Germany (46%), Israel (34%), India (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $29.4M | 46% |
| Israel | $21.7M | 34% |
| India | $7.0M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 3% |
| Mexico | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| China | $674K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $195K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $112K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $66K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States nitrated hydrocarbons imports (HS 2904.20): 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 2904.20: Derivatives of hydrocarbons: containing only nitro or only nitroso groups, whether or not halogenated.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrated hydrocarbons imported by the United States?
The United States imported nitrated hydrocarbons worth $68.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 107 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrated hydrocarbons to the United States?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($29.9 million), followed by Poland (36%) and Canada (9%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrated hydrocarbons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrated hydrocarbons to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.0 million in 2017 to $68.0 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. The peak was 2021 at $89.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export nitrated hydrocarbons?
Yes. The United States exported $64.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Israel and India. That compares with imports of $68.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for nitrated hydrocarbons?
The HS code for nitrated hydrocarbons is subheading 2904.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2904 page.
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