Oxycarboxylic acids (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported oxycarboxylic acids (other) worth $101.8 million (24.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 172 countries. Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $163.6 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 | $101.8M | 24.1K t |
| 2023 | $163.6M | 17.6K t |
| 2022 | $150.6M | 23.8K t |
| 2021 | $147.1M | 23.8K t |
| 2020 | $123.5M | 25.8K t |
| 2019 | $89.2M | 22.0K t |
| 2018 | $102.1M | 22.3K t |
| 2017 | $103.5M | 22.9K t |
Where the United States imports oxycarboxylic acids (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Canada (23%), India (20%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.4M | 32% |
| Canada | $23.2M | 23% |
| India | $20.1M | 20% |
| Germany | $7.3M | 7.2% |
| Italy | $6.7M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 3.1% |
| New Zealand | $2.7M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.22 per kg, 46% below the world average of $7.86, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oxycarboxylic acids (other) exports from the United States
Exports of oxycarboxylic acids (other) by the United States reached $66.7 million in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 102 countries. Most of it went to India (11%), Mexico (10%), Brazil (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.5M | 11% |
| Mexico | $6.9M | 10% |
| Brazil | $5.8M | 8.8% |
| Japan | $5.4M | 8.1% |
| Canada | $5.1M | 7.7% |
| France | $4.9M | 7.3% |
| Belgium | $4.4M | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $3.3M | 5% |
| China | $2.6M | 3.8% |
| Ireland | $2.5M | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States oxycarboxylic acids (other) imports (HS 2918.19): 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 2918.19: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), other than lactic, tartaric, citric, and gluconic acids and their salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of oxycarboxylic acids (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported oxycarboxylic acids (other) worth $101.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 172 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply oxycarboxylic acids (other) to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($32.4 million), followed by Canada (23%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 331% on the year.
What is the average import price of oxycarboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.22 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $7.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oxycarboxylic acids (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $103.5 million in 2017 to $101.8 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $163.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $122.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export oxycarboxylic acids (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $66.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Mexico and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $35.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for oxycarboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for oxycarboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2918.19. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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