Non-ionic surfactant exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $720.0 million of non-ionic surfactant in 2024 (178.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 125 countries. Value rose 10% on 2023. 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 | $720.0M | 178.8K t |
| 2023 | $656.5M | 169.4K t |
| 2022 | $789.9M | 199.0K t |
| 2021 | $742.2M | 195.2K t |
| 2020 | $644.2M | 197.8K t |
| 2019 | $637.4M | 190.3K t |
| 2018 | $718.5M | 226.0K t |
| 2017 | $743.0M | 260.4K t |
Where the United States exports non-ionic surfactant to
Most of it went to Canada (18%), Mexico (12%), Brazil (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $128.6M | 18% |
| Mexico | $89.9M | 13% |
| Brazil | $74.5M | 10% |
| Germany | $46.2M | 6.4% |
| China | $45.3M | 6.3% |
| Argentina | $30.7M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $30.6M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $25.1M | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $23.5M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $22.1M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.03 per kg, 53% above the world average of $2.64. 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.
Non-ionic surfactant imports to the United States
Imports of non-ionic surfactant by the United States reached $238.0 million in 2024 (59.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 204 countries. Most of the value came from Germany (22%), South Korea (10%), India (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $53.3M | 22% |
| South Korea | $23.6M | 9.9% |
| India | $21.1M | 8.9% |
| Canada | $20.6M | 8.7% |
| Mexico | $18.1M | 7.6% |
| Japan | $14.9M | 6.3% |
| China | $14.0M | 5.9% |
| France | $12.9M | 5.4% |
| Spain | $9.5M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $7.6M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States non-ionic surfactant exports (HS 3402.13): 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 3402.13: Organic surface-active agents: non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of non-ionic surfactant exported by the United States?
The United States exported non-ionic surfactant worth $720.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 178.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 125 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy non-ionic surfactant from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($128.6 million), followed by Mexico (12%) and Brazil (10%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 131 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average export price of non-ionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.03 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $2.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of non-ionic surfactant from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $743.0 million in 2017 to $720.0 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $789.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $706.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import non-ionic surfactant?
Yes. The United States imported $238.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, South Korea and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $481.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-ionic surfactant?
The HS code for non-ionic surfactant is subheading 3402.13. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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