Germanium and zirconium oxides trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in germanium and zirconium oxides was worth $421.6 million in 2024, about 34.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $421.6M | 34.7K t |
| 2023 | $401.8M | 30.1K t |
| 2022 | $510.6M | 39.6K t |
| 2021 | $434.4M | 44.1K t |
| 2020 | $389.1M | 39.1K t |
| 2019 | $395.6M | 37.0K t |
| 2018 | $446.9M | 37.8K t |
| 2017 | $340.0M | 37.0K t |
Top germanium and zirconium oxides exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 40% of world exports, followed by Japan and the United States. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 47 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $167.1M | 40% |
| Japan | $58.9M | 14% |
| United States | $40.1M | 9.5% |
| Canada | $32.3M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $25.7M | 6.1% |
| France | $24.6M | 5.8% |
| South Africa | $17.6M | 4.2% |
| Australia | $13.7M | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $11.9M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $9.4M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $6.2M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $4.8M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (14%), Germany (12%) and South Korea (12%). 102 countries imported it, and the top three take 37% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $57.4M | 14% |
| Germany | $50.9M | 12% |
| South Korea | $49.6M | 12% |
| Japan | $42.6M | 10% |
| India | $35.2M | 8.3% |
| France | $31.3M | 7.4% |
| Thailand | $17.7M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $15.4M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $14.0M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $13.8M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $11.9M | 2.8% |
| China | $9.3M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $233.53 per kg and South Africa $6.92 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 2825.60: Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide. HS 2825 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most germanium and zirconium oxides?
China exported $167.1 million in 2024, 40% of the world total, followed by Japan (14%) and the United States (10%). In all, 47 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most germanium and zirconium oxides?
The United States imported $57.4 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Germany (12%) and South Korea (12%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in germanium and zirconium oxides?
It was worth $421.6 million in 2024, about 34.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $510.6 million. 47 countries reported exports and 102 reported imports.
What is the average price of germanium and zirconium oxides per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $233.53 per kg and South Africa $6.92 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 germanium and zirconium oxides?
The HS code for germanium and zirconium oxides is subheading 2825.60, 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 2825 page.
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