Persulfates exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported persulfates worth $24.5 million (8.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 68 countries. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $37.1 million.
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 | $24.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $25.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $30.2M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $27.2M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $32.9M | 15.3K t |
| 2019 | $33.8M | 15.5K t |
| 2018 | $37.1M | 16.5K t |
| 2017 | $34.3M | 17.4K t |
Where the United States exports persulfates to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (32%), Mexico (9%), Brazil (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $7.8M | 32% |
| Mexico | $2.1M | 8.7% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 8.3% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 6% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 6% |
| India | $1.4M | 5.8% |
| Japan | $783K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $600K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $526K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, 68% above the world average of $1.74. 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.
Persulfates imports to the United States
The United States imported $10.7 million of persulfates in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 152 countries. The largest suppliers were Germany (41%), India (34%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.3M | 41% |
| India | $3.6M | 34% |
| China | $845K | 7.9% |
| Taiwan | $709K | 6.6% |
| Canada | $623K | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $395K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $56K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $54K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $38K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $19K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States persulfates exports (HS 2833.40): 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 2833.40: Peroxosulphates (persulphates).
Common questions
What is the value of persulfates exported by the United States?
The United States exported persulfates worth $24.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 68 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy persulfates from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Mexico (9%) and Brazil (8%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 78 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average export price of persulfates per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $1.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of persulfates from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.3 million in 2017 to $24.5 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $37.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import persulfates?
Yes. The United States imported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, India and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for persulfates?
The HS code for persulfates is subheading 2833.40. 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 2833 page.
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