Carbides (other types) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in carbides (other types) was worth $809.6 million in 2024, about 23.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $809.6M | 23.4K t |
| 2023 | $873.1M | 26.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.08B | 30.9K t |
| 2021 | $970.1M | 31.5K t |
| 2020 | $618.0M | 23.6K t |
| 2019 | $950.5M | 31.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.32B | 33.7K t |
| 2017 | $851.9M | 31.4K t |
Top carbides (other types) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (35%), Austria (24%) and Germany (8%). 64 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 67%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $284.0M | 35% |
| Austria | $197.9M | 24% |
| Germany | $63.3M | 7.8% |
| South Africa | $54.4M | 6.7% |
| Luxembourg | $52.6M | 6.5% |
| United States | $31.5M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $25.0M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $22.3M | 2.8% |
| Israel | $17.0M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $11.3M | 1.4% |
| France | $10.0M | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $7.8M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Japan and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 43% across 131 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $138.7M | 17% |
| Japan | $108.9M | 14% |
| Germany | $99.6M | 12% |
| Sweden | $93.7M | 12% |
| South Korea | $77.4M | 9.6% |
| France | $45.4M | 5.6% |
| Austria | $40.0M | 4.9% |
| Canada | $25.6M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $24.8M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $22.9M | 2.8% |
| Israel | $17.2M | 2.1% |
| India | $16.5M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $34.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $48.40 per kg and South Africa $20.86 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 2849.90: Carbides: whether or not chemically defined, other than of calcium or silicon. HS 2849 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most carbides (other types)?
China exported $284.0 million in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by Austria (24%) and Germany (8%). In all, 64 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most carbides (other types)?
The United States imported $138.7 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Japan (13%) and Germany (12%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in carbides (other types)?
It was worth $809.6 million in 2024, about 23.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.32 billion. 64 countries reported exports and 131 reported imports.
What is the average price of carbides (other types) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $34.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $48.40 per kg and South Africa $20.86 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 carbides (other types)?
The HS code for carbides (other types) is subheading 2849.90, 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 2849 page.
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