Potassium permanganate exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $6.3 million of potassium permanganate in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 59 countries. That is 28% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.8 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 | $6.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 2.4K t |
Where the United States exports potassium permanganate to
Most of it went to Mexico (20%), Belgium (19%), Canada (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+398% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.3M | 20% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 19% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 18% |
| Brazil | $748K | 12% |
| Spain | $429K | 6.9% |
| Australia | $256K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $193K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $98K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $95K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $90K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.84 per kg, 98% above the world average of $2.44. 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.
Potassium permanganate imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported potassium permanganate worth $4.0 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 141 countries. India alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.8M | 94% |
| Malaysia | $137K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $86K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States potassium permanganate exports (HS 2841.61): 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 2841.61: Salts: of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, potassium permanganate.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium permanganate exported by the United States?
The United States exported potassium permanganate worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 59 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy potassium permanganate from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Belgium (19%) and Canada (18%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 60 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average export price of potassium permanganate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.84 per kg in 2024, 98% above the world average of $2.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of potassium permanganate from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import potassium permanganate?
Yes. The United States imported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Malaysia and Japan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium permanganate?
The HS code for potassium permanganate is subheading 2841.61. 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 2841 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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