Stearic acid imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $84.1 million of stearic acid in 2024 (71.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 166 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $84.1M | 71.1K t |
| 2023 | $64.6M | 53.8K t |
| 2022 | $94.2M | 54.9K t |
| 2021 | $52.3M | 39.8K t |
| 2020 | $34.0M | 30.6K t |
| 2019 | $27.9M | 33.6K t |
| 2018 | $32.3M | 32.7K t |
| 2017 | $44.0M | 32.7K t |
Where the United States imports stearic acid from
Indonesia alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $63.1M | 75% |
| Malaysia | $18.6M | 22% |
| India | $601K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $531K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $234K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $172K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $165K | 0.2% |
| France | $149K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $124K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $123K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stearic acid exports from the United States
The United States exported $32.7 million of stearic acid in 2024 (18.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 86 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (49%), Canada (46%), Costa Rica (2%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $15.9M | 49% |
| Canada | $15.1M | 46% |
| Costa Rica | $736K | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $88K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $82K | 0.3% |
| China | $79K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $78K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $67K | 0.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $61K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $60K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States stearic acid imports (HS 3823.11): 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 3823.11: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: stearic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of stearic acid imported by the United States?
The United States imported stearic acid worth $84.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 166 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply stearic acid to the United States?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($63.1 million), followed by Malaysia (22%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 428% on the year.
What is the average import price of stearic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $1.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stearic acid to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.0 million in 2017 to $84.1 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2022 at $94.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export stearic acid?
Yes. The United States exported $32.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Costa Rica. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $51.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for stearic acid?
The HS code for stearic acid is subheading 3823.11. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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