Oxalic acid imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported oxalic acid worth $12.9 million (9.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 172 countries. That is 44% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.7 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 | $12.9M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $17.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 6.8K t |
Where the United States imports oxalic acid from
Most of the value came from Spain (41%), China (27%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $5.3M | 42% |
| China | $3.5M | 27% |
| India | $1.2M | 9% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 8.9% |
| France | $583K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $308K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $202K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $137K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $113K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $81K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, 73% above the world average of $0.79. 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.
Oxalic acid exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported oxalic acid worth $1.9 million (392 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Canada (17%), Ecuador (15%), Mexico (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $321K | 17% |
| Ecuador | $281K | 15% |
| Mexico | $241K | 13% |
| France | $215K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $100K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $99K | 5.4% |
| Brazil | $96K | 5.2% |
| Israel | $81K | 4.3% |
| Jamaica | $63K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $39K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States oxalic acid imports (HS 2917.11): 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 2917.11: Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: oxalic acid, its salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of oxalic acid imported by the United States?
The United States imported oxalic acid worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 172 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply oxalic acid to the United States?
Spain was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (27%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 523% on the year.
What is the average import price of oxalic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $0.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oxalic acid to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export oxalic acid?
Yes. The United States exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Ecuador and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for oxalic acid?
The HS code for oxalic acid is subheading 2917.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
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