Oxygen gas exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of oxygen gas by the United States reached $16.0 million in 2024 (43.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 127 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $16.0M | 43.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 52.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 54.0K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 119.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 70.6K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 79.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 90.8K t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 85.5K t |
Where the United States exports oxygen gas to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (27%), Dominican Republic (13%), Mexico (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.2M | 27% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.1M | 13% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 10% |
| Singapore | $782K | 4.9% |
| Bahamas | $772K | 4.8% |
| Australia | $626K | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $557K | 3.5% |
| China | $553K | 3.5% |
| Mauritius | $507K | 3.2% |
| France | $475K | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, 76% above the world average of $0.21. 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.
Oxygen gas imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported oxygen gas worth $3.2 million (10.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Japan alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.7M | 53% |
| Australia | $302K | 9.6% |
| Italy | $244K | 7.7% |
| Canada | $239K | 7.6% |
| Mexico | $163K | 5.2% |
| France | $148K | 4.7% |
| Singapore | $86K | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $78K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $42K | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $33K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States oxygen gas exports (HS 2804.40): 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 2804.40: Oxygen.
Common questions
What is the value of oxygen gas exported by the United States?
The United States exported oxygen gas worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 127 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy oxygen gas from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by the Dominican Republic (13%) and Mexico (10%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 101 buyer countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 368% on the year.
What is the average export price of oxygen gas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, 76% above the world average of $0.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of oxygen gas from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import oxygen gas?
Yes. The United States imported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Australia and Italy. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for oxygen gas?
The HS code for oxygen gas is subheading 2804.40. 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 2804 page.
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