Ferro-cerium alloy trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ferro-cerium alloy was worth $283.5 million in 2024, about 120.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 33% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $283.5M | 120.8K t |
| 2023 | $294.2M | 112.8K t |
| 2022 | $296.1M | 122.6K t |
| 2021 | $264.7M | 113.3K t |
| 2020 | $225.0M | 96.6K t |
| 2019 | $229.1M | 107.3K t |
| 2018 | $227.4M | 108.5K t |
| 2017 | $213.3M | 102.2K t |
Top ferro-cerium alloy exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (14%), the Netherlands (10%) and the United Kingdom (10%). 97 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 34%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $39.1M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $29.7M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $27.8M | 9.8% |
| Ireland | $23.8M | 8.4% |
| China | $20.6M | 7.3% |
| Serbia | $15.3M | 5.4% |
| Poland | $13.2M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $13.1M | 4.6% |
| United States | $11.9M | 4.2% |
| Croatia | $11.9M | 4.2% |
| Denmark | $8.4M | 3% |
| Austria | $8.3M | 2.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are France (12%), the Netherlands (7%) and Germany (7%). 189 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $35.2M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $20.5M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $20.3M | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $19.6M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $19.3M | 6.8% |
| United States | $16.9M | 6% |
| Spain | $9.0M | 3.2% |
| Portugal | $8.9M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $7.8M | 2.8% |
| Norway | $7.8M | 2.7% |
| Austria | $6.9M | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $6.1M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $4.00 per kg and the United Kingdom $2.04 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 3606.90: 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 alloy?
Germany exported $39.1 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (10%) and the United Kingdom (10%). In all, 97 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ferro-cerium alloy?
France imported $35.2 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (7%) 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 alloy?
It was worth $283.5 million in 2024, about 120.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 33% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $296.1 million. 97 countries reported exports and 189 reported imports.
What is the average price of ferro-cerium alloy per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $4.00 per kg and the United Kingdom $2.04 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 ferro-cerium alloy?
The HS code for ferro-cerium alloy is subheading 3606.90, in chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3606 page.
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