Rare gases excluding argon exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported rare gases excluding argon worth $519.2 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 116 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $519.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $544.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $507.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $436.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $530.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $440.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $428.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $441.3M | 11.0K t |
Where the United States exports rare gases excluding argon to
Most of it went to South Korea (21%), Japan (17%), Taiwan (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $107.4M | 21% |
| Japan | $90.6M | 17% |
| Taiwan | $53.0M | 10% |
| Mexico | $47.5M | 9.1% |
| Canada | $39.6M | 7.6% |
| China | $32.1M | 6.2% |
| Brazil | $24.0M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $18.1M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $13.1M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $12.3M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $102.77 per kg, 47% above the world average of $70.01. 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.
Rare gases excluding argon imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported rare gases excluding argon worth $168.4 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 191 countries for imports of this product. Canada alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Algeria grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $98.1M | 58% |
| Algeria | $21.7M | 13% |
| Qatar | $14.3M | 8.5% |
| China | $9.6M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $6.6M | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $2.4M | 1.4% |
| France | $2.4M | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $706K | 0.4% |
| Ukraine | $696K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States rare gases excluding argon exports (HS 2804.29): 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 2804.29: Gases, rare: other than argon.
Common questions
What is the value of rare gases excluding argon exported by the United States?
The United States exported rare gases excluding argon worth $519.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 116 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy rare gases excluding argon from the United States?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($107.4 million), followed by Japan (17%) and Taiwan (10%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 122 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average export price of rare gases excluding argon per kg?
The average declared export value was about $102.77 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $70.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of rare gases excluding argon from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $441.3 million in 2017 to $519.2 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $544.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $481.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import rare gases excluding argon?
Yes. The United States imported $168.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Algeria and Qatar. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $350.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for rare gases excluding argon?
The HS code for rare gases excluding argon is subheading 2804.29. 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 2804 page.
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