Propionic acid exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $111.0 million of propionic acid in 2024 (102.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 79 countries. That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $164.3 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 | $111.0M | 102.3K t |
| 2023 | $136.1M | 110.8K t |
| 2022 | $153.6M | 124.6K t |
| 2021 | $124.9M | 121.8K t |
| 2020 | $136.4M | 130.9K t |
| 2019 | $159.5M | 126.2K t |
| 2018 | $164.3M | 127.3K t |
| 2017 | $148.0M | 102.1K t |
Where the United States exports propionic acid to
Most of it went to Netherlands (22%), Canada (12%), Belgium (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $24.6M | 22% |
| Canada | $13.7M | 12% |
| Belgium | $12.7M | 11% |
| Brazil | $9.1M | 8.2% |
| Mexico | $8.6M | 7.7% |
| Colombia | $8.3M | 7.4% |
| Singapore | $7.8M | 7.1% |
| India | $5.2M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $4.5M | 4% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.52, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Propionic acid imports to the United States
Imports of propionic acid by the United States reached $32.6 million in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 152 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Canada (25%), China (15%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+980% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $8.2M | 25% |
| China | $4.9M | 15% |
| India | $3.3M | 10% |
| Mexico | $3.2M | 9.8% |
| Switzerland | $3.0M | 9.1% |
| France | $2.2M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States propionic acid exports (HS 2915.50): 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 2915.50: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: propionic acid, its salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of propionic acid exported by the United States?
The United States exported propionic acid worth $111.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 102.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 79 countries worldwide, with 22% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy propionic acid from the United States?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($24.6 million), followed by Canada (12%) and Belgium (11%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average export price of propionic acid per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of propionic acid from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $148.0 million in 2017 to $111.0 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2018 at $164.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $141.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import propionic acid?
Yes. The United States imported $32.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, China and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $78.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for propionic acid?
The HS code for propionic acid is subheading 2915.50. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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