🇺🇸 United States exports of synthetic tanning agent: 2024 trade data
Exports of synthetic tanning agent by the United States reached $12.8 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 103 countries. That is 30% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of synthetic tanning agent by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $19.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $18.0M | 6.8K t |
Where the United States exports synthetic tanning agent to
Most of it went to Vietnam (15%), Dominican Republic (13%), Thailand (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+476% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $2.0M | 16% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $1.7M | 13% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $1.4M | 11% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $1.3M | 10% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.3M | 10% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $1.3M | 9.8% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $497K | 3.9% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $427K | 3.3% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $378K | 2.9% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $314K | 2.5% |
Types of synthetic tanning agent under HS 3202
| 3202.10 | Tanning substances: synthetic organic tanning substances | 62% |
| 3202.90 | Tanning substances: inorganic tanning substances: tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances: enzymatic preparations… | 39% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3202.
Average export price of synthetic tanning agent
The average declared value was about $5.04 per kg, 219% above the world average of $1.58. 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.
The United States also imports synthetic tanning agent
Imports of synthetic tanning agent by the United States reached $10.9 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from France (29%), Mexico (26%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.2M | 29% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $2.9M | 27% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $856K | 7.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $715K | 6.6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $642K | 5.9% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $503K | 4.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $501K | 4.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $477K | 4.4% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $270K | 2.5% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $235K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 3202: Tanning substances; synthetic organic or inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances, enzymatic preparations for pre-tanning.
Synthetic tanning agent trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of synthetic tanning agent imported by the United States?
The United States imported synthetic tanning agent worth $10.9 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import synthetic tanning agent from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were France (29%), Mexico (26%), Netherlands (8%).
What is the average import price of synthetic tanning agent in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.58 per kg.
Does the United States export synthetic tanning agent?
Yes. The United States exported synthetic tanning agent worth $12.8 million in 2024, mainly to Vietnam, Dominican Republic, Thailand.
What is the HS code for synthetic tanning agent?
Synthetic tanning agent falls under HS heading 3202 (Tanning substances; synthetic organic or inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing n). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading synthetic tanning agent with the United States?
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