Antimony ore trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in antimony ore was worth $412.6 million in 2024, about 122.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 115% since 2017, and up 49% 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 | $412.6M | 122.3K t |
| 2023 | $277.6M | 63.2K t |
| 2022 | $276.8M | 63.1K t |
| 2021 | $200.1M | 65.0K t |
| 2020 | $189.7M | 73.1K t |
| 2019 | $193.9M | 87.8K t |
| 2018 | $241.6M | 106.0K t |
| 2017 | $192.0M | 91.6K t |
Top antimony ore exporting countries
Myanmar is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Thailand and Australia. The top three supply 58% between them, out of 54 exporting countries.
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (47%), Thailand (20%) and India (7%). 57 countries imported it, and the top three take 74% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $195.4M | 47% |
| Thailand | $81.4M | 20% |
| India | $28.8M | 7% |
| Vietnam | $23.1M | 5.6% |
| Myanmar | $23.0M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $16.5M | 4% |
| Austria | $15.6M | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $10.5M | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $4.2M | 1% |
| United States | $3.3M | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $3.0M | 0.7% |
| Oman | $1.6M | 0.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Bolivia averaged $9.69 per kg and Thailand $1.98 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 2617.10: Antimony ores and concentrates. HS 2617 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most antimony ore?
Myanmar exported $112.1 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Thailand (17%) and Australia (13%). In all, 54 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most antimony ore?
China imported $195.4 million in 2024, 47% of world imports, ahead of Thailand (20%) and India (7%). The top three importers together take 74%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in antimony ore?
It was worth $412.6 million in 2024, about 122.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 115% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 54 countries reported exports and 57 reported imports.
What is the average price of antimony ore per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Bolivia averaged $9.69 per kg and Thailand $1.98 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for antimony ore?
The HS code for antimony ore is subheading 2617.10, in chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2617 page.
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