Sealant and mastic exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported sealant and mastic worth $223.6 million (100.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 164 countries for exports of this product. That is 12% less 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $223.6M | 100.8K t |
| 2023 | $253.3M | 112.0K t |
| 2022 | $267.5M | 75.2K t |
| 2021 | $184.4M | 251.1K t |
| 2020 | $158.1M | 69.9K t |
| 2019 | $191.0M | 76.6K t |
| 2018 | $200.3M | 81.3K t |
| 2017 | $190.1M | 78.6K t |
Where the United States exports sealant and mastic to
Most of it went to Canada (25%), Mexico (25%), United Kingdom (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $56.9M | 25% |
| Mexico | $56.6M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $11.1M | 5% |
| South Korea | $7.0M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $5.8M | 2.6% |
| Luxembourg | $5.6M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $4.7M | 2.1% |
| Bahamas | $4.4M | 2% |
| China | $4.3M | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $4.1M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, 264% above the world average of $0.61. 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.
Sealant and mastic imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported sealant and mastic worth $91.7 million (92.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 222 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Mexico (27%), Germany (27%), Canada (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $24.8M | 27% |
| Germany | $24.7M | 27% |
| Canada | $12.0M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $8.4M | 9.2% |
| Switzerland | $6.7M | 7.3% |
| Taiwan | $2.6M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 2.4% |
| China | $1.7M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $916K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sealant and mastic exports (HS 3214.90): 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 3214.90: Mastics: n.e.c. in heading no. 3214.
Common questions
What is the value of sealant and mastic exported by the United States?
The United States exported sealant and mastic worth $223.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 164 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy sealant and mastic from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($56.9 million), followed by Mexico (25%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 153 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average export price of sealant and mastic per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, 264% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sealant and mastic from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $190.1 million in 2017 to $223.6 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $267.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $208.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import sealant and mastic?
Yes. The United States imported $91.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Germany and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $131.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sealant and mastic?
The HS code for sealant and mastic is subheading 3214.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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