Piperidine imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported piperidine worth $3.6 million (140 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 100 countries. That is 59% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.6M | 141 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 145 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 70 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 164 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 101 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 140 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 133 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 171 t |
Where the United States imports piperidine from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Japan (20%), India (19%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 37% |
| Japan | $719K | 20% |
| India | $668K | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $455K | 13% |
| Canada | $304K | 8.4% |
| Switzerland | $72K | 2% |
| Germany | $53K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.67 per kg, 75% above the world average of $14.68. 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.
Piperidine exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported piperidine worth $1.8 million (111 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 34 countries for exports of this product. Belgium alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.1M | 65% |
| Switzerland | $197K | 11% |
| China | $161K | 9.1% |
| Singapore | $55K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $51K | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $38K | 2.2% |
| India | $33K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $27K | 1.5% |
| Canada | $18K | 1% |
| Mexico | $15K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States piperidine imports (HS 2933.32): 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 2933.32: Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, piperidine and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of piperidine imported by the United States?
The United States imported piperidine worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 140 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 100 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply piperidine to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Japan (20%) and India (19%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of piperidine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.67 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $14.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of piperidine to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export piperidine?
Yes. The United States exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Switzerland and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for piperidine?
The HS code for piperidine is subheading 2933.32. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2933 page.
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