Sulfonic acids and derivatives exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported sulfonic acids and derivatives worth $46.7 million (15.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 85 countries. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $58.5 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 | $46.7M | 15.6K t |
| 2023 | $48.5M | 16.2K t |
| 2022 | $55.3M | 20.7K t |
| 2021 | $54.8M | 23.2K t |
| 2020 | $49.0M | 21.6K t |
| 2019 | $58.5M | 26.3K t |
| 2018 | $55.2M | 26.4K t |
| 2017 | $55.0M | 31.3K t |
Where the United States exports sulfonic acids and derivatives to
The largest buyer markets were Singapore (18%), United Kingdom (15%), Mexico (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $8.6M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $6.8M | 15% |
| Mexico | $5.8M | 12% |
| Canada | $5.6M | 12% |
| South Korea | $2.9M | 6.3% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 5.6% |
| China | $2.5M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 4.8% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.98 per kg, 57% above the world average of $1.90. 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.
Sulfonic acids and derivatives imports to the United States
The United States imported $41.3 million of sulfonic acids and derivatives in 2024 (14.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 161 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Germany (23%), China (14%), France (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.3M | 23% |
| China | $5.8M | 14% |
| France | $5.4M | 13% |
| Belgium | $4.8M | 12% |
| India | $4.4M | 11% |
| Japan | $3.9M | 9.5% |
| Canada | $2.1M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sulfonic acids and derivatives exports (HS 2904.10): 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 2904.10: Derivatives of hydrocarbons: containing only sulpho groups, their salts and ethyl esters, whether or not halogenated.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfonic acids and derivatives exported by the United States?
The United States exported sulfonic acids and derivatives worth $46.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 85 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy sulfonic acids and derivatives from the United States?
Singapore was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and Mexico (12%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 75 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average export price of sulfonic acids and derivatives per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.98 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $1.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sulfonic acids and derivatives from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $55.0 million in 2017 to $46.7 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2019 at $58.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import sulfonic acids and derivatives?
Yes. The United States imported $41.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and France. That compares with exports of $46.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sulfonic acids and derivatives?
The HS code for sulfonic acids and derivatives is subheading 2904.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2904 page.
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