Thiosulfates exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported thiosulfates worth $27.9 million (58.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 77 countries. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $27.9M | 58.0K t |
| 2023 | $31.2M | 71.0K t |
| 2022 | $31.0M | 67.9K t |
| 2021 | $21.4M | 69.7K t |
| 2020 | $16.7M | 68.6K t |
| 2019 | $21.8M | 86.3K t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 63.0K t |
| 2017 | $16.5M | 58.1K t |
Where the United States exports thiosulfates to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (49%), Canada (23%), Uruguay (9%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $13.8M | 49% |
| Canada | $6.5M | 23% |
| Uruguay | $2.6M | 9.2% |
| Cyprus | $2.1M | 7.4% |
| Guyana | $560K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $413K | 1.5% |
| Honduras | $303K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $270K | 1% |
| Peru | $223K | 0.8% |
| Argentina | $177K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, close to the world average of $0.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thiosulfates imports to the United States
The United States imported $9.7 million of thiosulfates in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 176 countries for imports of this product. Vietnam alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $7.3M | 75% |
| China | $1.4M | 15% |
| India | $329K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $207K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $100K | 1% |
| Mexico | $87K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $84K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $56K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $46K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $41K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States thiosulfates exports (HS 2832.30): 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 2832.30: Thiosulphates.
Common questions
What is the value of thiosulfates exported by the United States?
The United States exported thiosulfates worth $27.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 77 countries worldwide, with 25% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy thiosulfates from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by Canada (23%) and Uruguay (9%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 68 buyer countries in total. Honduras grew fastest among the top ten, up 670% on the year.
What is the average export price of thiosulfates per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of thiosulfates from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.5 million in 2017 to $27.9 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $31.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import thiosulfates?
Yes. The United States imported $9.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Vietnam, China and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $18.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for thiosulfates?
The HS code for thiosulfates is subheading 2832.30. 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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