Sodium sulfide exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $47.9 million of sodium sulfide in 2024 (78.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 69 countries for exports of this product. That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $81.5 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 | $47.9M | 78.4K t |
| 2023 | $61.7M | 88.4K t |
| 2022 | $81.5M | 96.2K t |
| 2021 | $53.5M | 79.7K t |
| 2020 | $61.9M | 103.9K t |
| 2019 | $73.9M | 117.1K t |
| 2018 | $76.4M | 112.5K t |
| 2017 | $66.4M | 105.8K t |
Where the United States exports sodium sulfide to
The largest buyer markets were Peru (50%), Mexico (27%), Chile (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Chile grew fastest (+339% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $23.7M | 50% |
| Mexico | $12.7M | 27% |
| Chile | $7.6M | 16% |
| Canada | $3.7M | 7.7% |
| Pakistan | $28K | 0.1% |
| India | $17K | 0% |
| Germany | $17K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $13K | 0% |
| Italy | $8K | 0% |
| Ireland | $6K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sodium sulfide imports to the United States
The United States imported $15.6 million of sodium sulfide in 2024 (13.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 137 countries. One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $11.5M | 74% |
| China | $1.6M | 10% |
| Singapore | $1.3M | 8.1% |
| Canada | $773K | 5% |
| Austria | $306K | 2% |
| Japan | $168K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.1% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sodium sulfide exports (HS 2830.10): 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 2830.10: Sulphides: of sodium, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium sulfide exported by the United States?
The United States exported sodium sulfide worth $47.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 78.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 69 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy sodium sulfide from the United States?
Peru was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($23.7 million), followed by Mexico (27%) and Chile (16%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 376% on the year.
What is the average export price of sodium sulfide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sodium sulfide from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $66.4 million in 2017 to $47.9 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $81.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import sodium sulfide?
Yes. The United States imported $15.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, China and Singapore. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $32.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium sulfide?
The HS code for sodium sulfide is subheading 2830.10. 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 2830 page.
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