Oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) by the United States reached $393.2 million in 2024 (55.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 160 countries. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $656.0 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 | $393.2M | 55.4K t |
| 2023 | $378.7M | 38.4K t |
| 2022 | $656.0M | 67.1K t |
| 2021 | $442.7M | 44.6K t |
| 2020 | $307.6M | 36.6K t |
| 2019 | $385.8M | 36.1K t |
| 2018 | $562.6M | 53.1K t |
| 2017 | $529.3M | 57.5K t |
Where the United States imports oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) from
The largest suppliers were India (44%), China (35%), United Kingdom (6%). Among the main suppliers, Colombia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $172.4M | 44% |
| China | $139.4M | 36% |
| United Kingdom | $22.7M | 5.8% |
| Colombia | $11.5M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $11.2M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $9.4M | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $7.9M | 2% |
| Argentina | $6.0M | 1.5% |
| Croatia | $2.8M | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.10 per kg, close to the world average of $7.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) worth $61.2 million (12.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 86 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Colombia (15%), Italy (13%), Canada (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $9.2M | 15% |
| Italy | $8.2M | 13% |
| Canada | $6.3M | 10% |
| Mexico | $6.0M | 9.8% |
| Japan | $5.4M | 8.9% |
| Netherlands | $5.3M | 8.7% |
| Belgium | $4.3M | 7.1% |
| France | $3.9M | 6.4% |
| Austria | $2.6M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) imports (HS 2918.99): 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 2918.99: Acids: carboxylic acids, with additional oxygen function (not alcohol, phenol, aldehyde or ketone) and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids: their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other than 2,4,5-T (ISO).
Common questions
What is the value of oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) worth $393.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 160 countries worldwide, with 24% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($172.4 million), followed by China (35%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.10 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $529.3 million in 2017 to $393.2 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $656.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $457.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export oxygenated carboxylic acids (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $61.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Colombia, Italy and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $332.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2918.99. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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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