🇺🇸 United States exports of nitrogen compound: 2024 trade data
The United States exported $502.5 million of nitrogen compound in 2024 (168.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 99 countries for exports of this product. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $703.8 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of nitrogen compound by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $502.5M | 168.8K t |
| 2023 | $556.6M | 175.3K t |
| 2022 | $539.8M | 126.8K t |
| 2021 | $471.3M | 138.2K t |
| 2020 | $359.8M | 151.0K t |
| 2019 | $434.5M | 187.1K t |
| 2018 | $703.8M | 190.0K t |
| 2017 | $633.7M | 193.6K t |
Where the United States exports nitrogen compound to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (18%), Brazil (17%), Canada (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $92.5M | 18% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $86.1M | 17% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $73.6M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $44.4M | 8.8% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $20.7M | 4.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $18.9M | 3.8% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $15.5M | 3.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $14.4M | 2.9% |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | $12.4M | 2.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $11.3M | 2.2% |
Types of nitrogen compound under HS 2929
| 2929.10 | Nitrogen-function compounds: n.e.c. in chapter 29, isocyanates | 89% |
| 2929.90 | Nitrogen-function compounds: n.e.c. in chapter 29, excluding isocyanates | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2929.
Average export price of nitrogen compound
The average declared value was about $2.98 per kg, close to the world average of $2.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also imports nitrogen compound
In 2024, the United States imported nitrogen compound worth $325.6 million (63.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. The largest suppliers were China (23%), Hungary (20%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $73.5M | 23% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $64.2M | 20% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $48.7M | 15% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $28.4M | 8.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $23.4M | 7.2% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $18.8M | 5.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $17.3M | 5.3% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $13.3M | 4.1% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $11.3M | 3.5% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $9.0M | 2.8% |
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 2929: Nitrogen-function compounds, n.e.c. in chapter 29.
Nitrogen compound trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of nitrogen compound imported by the United States?
The United States imported nitrogen compound worth $325.6 million in 2024 (63.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import nitrogen compound from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (23%), Hungary (20%), Germany (15%).
What is the average import price of nitrogen compound in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $5.11 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.54 per kg.
Does the United States export nitrogen compound?
Yes. The United States exported nitrogen compound worth $502.5 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Brazil, Canada.
What is the HS code for nitrogen compound?
Nitrogen compound falls under HS heading 2929 (Nitrogen-function compounds, n.e.c. in chapter 29). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading nitrogen compound with the United States?
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