Calcium metal trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in calcium metal was worth $193.9 million in 2024, about 55.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017, and up 17% 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 | $193.9M | 55.4K t |
| 2023 | $165.9M | 50.5K t |
| 2022 | $276.0M | 50.7K t |
| 2021 | $225.6M | 60.7K t |
| 2020 | $121.8M | 46.8K t |
| 2019 | $128.9M | 45.0K t |
| 2018 | $151.5M | 45.2K t |
| 2017 | $156.8M | 46.3K t |
Top calcium metal exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 66% of world exports, followed by France and the Netherlands. The top three supply 84% between them, out of 65 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $127.3M | 66% |
| France | $24.8M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $9.9M | 5.1% |
| United States | $7.0M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $4.7M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 1% |
| India | $1.9M | 1% |
| Russia | $1.4M | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (14%), the United States (9%) and Poland (8%). 137 countries imported it, and the top three take 31% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $26.5M | 14% |
| United States | $17.8M | 9.2% |
| Poland | $16.2M | 8.3% |
| Canada | $14.1M | 7.3% |
| France | $11.7M | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $10.8M | 5.6% |
| Myanmar | $9.1M | 4.7% |
| Egypt | $7.1M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $5.8M | 3% |
| Norway | $5.2M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $4.9M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $11.24 per kg and Germany $1.78 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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The shipment records behind Calcium metal (HS 2805.12) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 2805.12: Alkali or alkali-earth metals: calcium. HS 2805 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most calcium metal?
China exported $127.3 million in 2024, 66% of the world total, followed by France (13%) and the Netherlands (5%). In all, 65 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most calcium metal?
India imported $26.5 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of the United States (9%) and Poland (8%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in calcium metal?
It was worth $193.9 million in 2024, about 55.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $276.0 million. 65 countries reported exports and 137 reported imports.
What is the average price of calcium metal per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $11.24 per kg and Germany $1.78 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for calcium metal?
The HS code for calcium metal is subheading 2805.12, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2805 page.
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