Phosphorothioate esters imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported phosphorothioate esters worth $15.4 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 116 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 171% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $27.5 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 | $15.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $24.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $27.5M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 6.1K t |
Where the United States imports phosphorothioate esters from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (43%), China (35%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+522% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $6.6M | 43% |
| China | $5.4M | 35% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 14% |
| Belgium | $787K | 5.1% |
| India | $209K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $91K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $29K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $20K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $15K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $13K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.09 per kg, 41% above the world average of $4.31. 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.
Phosphorothioate esters exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.5 million of phosphorothioate esters in 2024 (278 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Indonesia (40%), Germany (27%), Poland (10%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $618K | 40% |
| Germany | $421K | 27% |
| Poland | $157K | 10% |
| Mexico | $68K | 4.4% |
| India | $54K | 3.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $45K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $40K | 2.6% |
| China | $36K | 2.3% |
| Costa Rica | $27K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $23K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States phosphorothioate esters imports (HS 2920.19): 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 2920.19: Esters: thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and their salts: other than parathion (ISO) and parathion-methyl (ISO) (methyl-parathion).
Common questions
What is the value of phosphorothioate esters imported by the United States?
The United States imported phosphorothioate esters worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 116 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 171% on 2023.
Which countries supply phosphorothioate esters to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by China (35%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 522% on the year.
What is the average import price of phosphorothioate esters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.09 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $4.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of phosphorothioate esters to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $27.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export phosphorothioate esters?
Yes. The United States exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, Germany and Poland. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphorothioate esters?
The HS code for phosphorothioate esters is subheading 2920.19. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2920 page.
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