Sulfites (non-sodium) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sulfites (non-sodium) by the United States reached $19.6 million in 2024 (43.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 74 countries for exports of this product. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.2 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 | $19.6M | 43.4K t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 43.2K t |
| 2022 | $26.2M | 44.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.3M | 43.4K t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 41.2K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 48.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 49.3K t |
| 2017 | $20.8M | 60.7K t |
Where the United States exports sulfites (non-sodium) to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 87% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $17.1M | 87% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 7.7% |
| Colombia | $217K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $128K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $106K | 0.5% |
| Israel | $85K | 0.4% |
| India | $64K | 0.3% |
| Chile | $57K | 0.3% |
| Guatemala | $52K | 0.3% |
| Chad | $41K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, 30% below the world average of $0.64, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sulfites (non-sodium) imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported sulfites (non-sodium) worth $4.3 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 162 countries. The largest suppliers were China (31%), Italy (30%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 31% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 30% |
| France | $775K | 18% |
| Germany | $743K | 17% |
| Belgium | $57K | 1.3% |
| New Zealand | $35K | 0.8% |
| India | $28K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sulfites (non-sodium) exports (HS 2832.20): 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 2832.20: Sulphites: other than of sodium.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfites (non-sodium) exported by the United States?
The United States exported sulfites (non-sodium) worth $19.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 74 countries worldwide, with 20% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy sulfites (non-sodium) from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 87% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by Canada (8%) and Colombia (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average export price of sulfites (non-sodium) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sulfites (non-sodium) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.8 million in 2017 to $19.6 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $26.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import sulfites (non-sodium)?
Yes. The United States imported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and France. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfites (non-sodium)?
The HS code for sulfites (non-sodium) is subheading 2832.20. 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 2832 page.
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