Nitriles (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nitriles (other) by the United States reached $265.2 million in 2024 (47.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 166 countries. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $377.4 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 | $265.2M | 47.3K t |
| 2023 | $243.0M | 23.0K t |
| 2022 | $377.4M | 34.6K t |
| 2021 | $324.6M | 30.1K t |
| 2020 | $319.6M | 42.1K t |
| 2019 | $321.2M | 37.1K t |
| 2018 | $285.5M | 31.4K t |
| 2017 | $238.0M | 27.2K t |
Where the United States imports nitriles (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), United Kingdom (10%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+541% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $91.2M | 34% |
| United Kingdom | $25.4M | 9.6% |
| India | $24.8M | 9.3% |
| France | $24.5M | 9.3% |
| Japan | $22.7M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $16.6M | 6.3% |
| Portugal | $11.7M | 4.4% |
| Israel | $10.4M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $9.2M | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $6.4M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.61 per kg, 30% above the world average of $4.31. 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.
Nitriles (other) exports from the United States
Exports of nitriles (other) by the United States reached $172.2 million in 2024 (66.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 88 countries. Most of it went to China (27%), Brazil (14%), Canada (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $47.3M | 28% |
| Brazil | $24.5M | 14% |
| Canada | $22.5M | 13% |
| Japan | $12.6M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $10.5M | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $9.1M | 5.3% |
| France | $9.1M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $6.6M | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $5.4M | 3.2% |
| India | $4.7M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States nitriles (other) imports (HS 2926.90): 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 2926.90: Nitrile-function compounds: n.e.c. heading no. 2926.
Common questions
What is the value of nitriles (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported nitriles (other) worth $265.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 166 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitriles (other) to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($91.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 541% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitriles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.61 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $4.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitriles (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $238.0 million in 2017 to $265.2 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $377.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $296.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export nitriles (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $172.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Brazil and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $93.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitriles (other)?
The HS code for nitriles (other) is subheading 2926.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2926 page.
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