Pyridine imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pyridine by the United States reached $14.4 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 124 countries for imports of this product. That is 82% 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 | $14.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 776 t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 849 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 2.0K t |
Where the United States imports pyridine from
India alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.9M | 62% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 11% |
| China | $1.3M | 8.7% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 7.3% |
| Japan | $470K | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $322K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $222K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $166K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $151K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $97K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.56 per kg, 24% above the world average of $4.47. 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.
Pyridine exports from the United States
The United States exported $4.1 million of pyridine in 2024 (384 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 58 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (34%), Mexico (22%), Ireland (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+969% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.4M | 34% |
| Mexico | $904K | 22% |
| Ireland | $658K | 16% |
| China | $212K | 5.2% |
| Japan | $174K | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $105K | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $95K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $84K | 2.1% |
| India | $76K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $65K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States pyridine imports (HS 2933.31): 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 2933.31: Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, pyridine and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of pyridine imported by the United States?
The United States imported pyridine worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 124 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply pyridine to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Canada (11%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of pyridine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.56 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $4.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pyridine to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export pyridine?
Yes. The United States exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Ireland. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pyridine?
The HS code for pyridine is subheading 2933.31. 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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