Ferro-cerium trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ferro-cerium was worth $377.4 million in 2024, about 147.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $377.4M | 147.6K t |
| 2023 | $387.8M | 136.9K t |
| 2022 | $397.2M | 150.7K t |
| 2021 | $372.7M | 142.6K t |
| 2020 | $313.3M | 122.0K t |
| 2019 | $305.8M | 129.8K t |
| 2018 | $312.5M | 137.1K t |
| 2017 | $294.4M | 126.3K t |
Top ferro-cerium exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (12%), China (10%) and the Netherlands (9%). 110 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 30%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $44.1M | 12% |
| China | $36.0M | 9.5% |
| Netherlands | $34.2M | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $32.8M | 8.7% |
| United States | $24.6M | 6.5% |
| Ireland | $23.8M | 6.3% |
| Poland | $19.5M | 5.2% |
| Serbia | $15.7M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $15.4M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $13.6M | 3.6% |
| Croatia | $12.0M | 3.2% |
| Philippines | $8.9M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are France (10%), the United States (10%) and Germany (7%). 199 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $39.4M | 11% |
| United States | $36.0M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $25.7M | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $24.1M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $23.8M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $21.7M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $11.5M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $9.5M | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $9.4M | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.3M | 2.2% |
| Norway | $8.0M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $7.9M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $5.16 per kg and the United Kingdom $2.21 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 3606: Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials n.e.c. in chapter 36. HS 3606 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ferro-cerium?
Germany exported $44.1 million in 2024, 12% of the world total, followed by China (10%) and the Netherlands (9%). In all, 110 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ferro-cerium?
France imported $39.4 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ferro-cerium?
It was worth $377.4 million in 2024, about 147.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $397.2 million. 110 countries reported exports and 199 reported imports.
What is the average price of ferro-cerium per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $5.16 per kg and the United Kingdom $2.21 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 ferro-cerium?
The HS code for ferro-cerium is heading 3606, in chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 3606 page.
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