Nonmetal oxides (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nonmetal oxides (other) by the United States reached $78.7 million in 2024 (33.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 187 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $134.2 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 | $78.7M | 33.4K t |
| 2023 | $100.8M | 24.0K t |
| 2022 | $114.7M | 37.9K t |
| 2021 | $134.2M | 35.3K t |
| 2020 | $94.8M | 34.0K t |
| 2019 | $105.8M | 62.8K t |
| 2018 | $91.4M | 43.8K t |
| 2017 | $88.6M | 44.6K t |
Where the United States imports nonmetal oxides (other) from
Most of the value came from China (33%), Austria (23%), Poland (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.3M | 33% |
| Austria | $17.8M | 23% |
| Poland | $6.6M | 8.3% |
| Canada | $6.1M | 7.8% |
| Czech Republic | $5.6M | 7.1% |
| Hungary | $5.6M | 7.1% |
| Taiwan | $3.1M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $899K | 1.1% |
| Malta | $828K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.36 per kg, close to the world average of $2.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nonmetal oxides (other) exports from the United States
Exports of nonmetal oxides (other) by the United States reached $28.8 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. Most of it went to Canada (24%), Germany (15%), China (13%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $7.0M | 24% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 15% |
| China | $3.7M | 13% |
| Singapore | $2.2M | 7.7% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| Israel | $982K | 3.4% |
| India | $803K | 2.8% |
| France | $602K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $556K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States nonmetal oxides (other) imports (HS 2811.29): 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 2811.29: Inorganic oxygen compounds: of non-metals, n.e.c. in item no. 2811.2.
Common questions
What is the value of nonmetal oxides (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported nonmetal oxides (other) worth $78.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 187 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply nonmetal oxides (other) to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($26.3 million), followed by Austria (23%) and Poland (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average import price of nonmetal oxides (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.36 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nonmetal oxides (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $88.6 million in 2017 to $78.7 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $134.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $101.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export nonmetal oxides (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $28.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Germany and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $49.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for nonmetal oxides (other)?
The HS code for nonmetal oxides (other) is subheading 2811.29. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2811 page.
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The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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