Antimony metal trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in antimony metal was worth $120.5 million in 2024, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 233% since 2017, and up 128% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $120.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $52.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $54.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $49.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $42.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $29.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $36.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $36.2M | 4.3K t |
Top antimony metal exporting countries
Tajikistan is the largest exporter with 39% of world exports, followed by Turkey and Bolivia. The top three supply 79% between them, out of 52 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tajikistan | $47.6M | 40% |
| Turkey | $40.0M | 33% |
| Bolivia | $7.9M | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $5.0M | 4.2% |
| United States | $4.2M | 3.5% |
| China | $3.1M | 2.6% |
| Philippines | $2.0M | 1.7% |
| India | $1.9M | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $701K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $581K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $580K | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Turkey (39%), the Netherlands (32%) and the United States (7%). 79 countries imported it, and the top three take 78% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $46.5M | 39% |
| Netherlands | $38.4M | 32% |
| United States | $8.7M | 7.2% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $3.4M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $2.9M | 2.4% |
| Slovenia | $2.2M | 1.9% |
| France | $2.1M | 1.7% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $1.5M | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $726K | 0.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $25.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $29.27 per kg and Bolivia $20.91 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8110.90: Antimony and articles thereof: wrought, other than waste and scrap. HS 8110 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most antimony metal?
Tajikistan exported $47.6 million in 2024, 39% of the world total, followed by Turkey (33%) and Bolivia (7%). In all, 52 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most antimony metal?
Turkey imported $46.5 million in 2024, 39% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (32%) and the United States (7%). The top three importers together take 78%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in antimony metal?
It was worth $120.5 million in 2024, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 233% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 52 countries reported exports and 79 reported imports.
What is the average price of antimony metal per kg?
The world average declared value was about $25.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $29.27 per kg and Bolivia $20.91 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for antimony metal?
The HS code for antimony metal is subheading 8110.90, in chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8110 page.
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