Salicylic acid esters (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of salicylic acid esters (other) by the United States reached $52.0 million in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 142 countries. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $74.7 million.
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 | $52.0M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $59.6M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $74.7M | 14.9K t |
| 2021 | $59.8M | 13.0K t |
| 2020 | $52.7M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $68.4M | 15.4K t |
| 2018 | $50.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $49.0M | 13.9K t |
Where the United States imports salicylic acid esters (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), India (27%), Mexico (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.2M | 35% |
| India | $14.1M | 27% |
| Mexico | $6.8M | 13% |
| France | $4.4M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 2% |
| Spain | $490K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $261K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $74K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.60 per kg, close to the world average of $4.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Salicylic acid esters (other) exports from the United States
The United States exported $12.8 million of salicylic acid esters (other) in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 69 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Brazil (17%), South Korea (16%), Mexico (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $2.2M | 17% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 16% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 13% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 9.6% |
| Colombia | $1.1M | 8.8% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $692K | 5.4% |
| India | $457K | 3.6% |
| China | $362K | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $345K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 2918.23: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), other esters of salicylic acid and its salts n.e.c. in item no. 2918.2.
Common questions
What is the value of salicylic acid esters (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported salicylic acid esters (other) worth $52.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 142 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply salicylic acid esters (other) to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by India (27%) and Mexico (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of salicylic acid esters (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.60 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $4.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of salicylic acid esters (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.0 million in 2017 to $52.0 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $74.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export salicylic acid esters (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $12.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, South Korea and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $39.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for salicylic acid esters (other)?
The HS code for salicylic acid esters (other) is subheading 2918.23. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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