Metal converters (foundry) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in metal converters (foundry) was worth $92.8 million in 2024, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017, and down 33% 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 | $92.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $138.0M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $85.6M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $96.9M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $54.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $235.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $96.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $91.8M | 17.6K t |
Top metal converters (foundry) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (38%), Germany (11%) and Australia (8%). 69 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 56%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.0M | 38% |
| Germany | $9.9M | 11% |
| Australia | $7.3M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 6.5% |
| Japan | $5.4M | 5.9% |
| Singapore | $5.4M | 5.8% |
| India | $5.3M | 5.7% |
| Finland | $4.2M | 4.5% |
| Austria | $4.1M | 4.4% |
| United States | $2.6M | 2.8% |
| France | $932K | 1% |
| Thailand | $927K | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (16%), Indonesia (12%) and Japan (8%). 143 countries imported it, and the top three take 36% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $15.1M | 16% |
| Indonesia | $10.8M | 12% |
| Japan | $7.7M | 8.3% |
| South Korea | $7.5M | 8% |
| Poland | $5.6M | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $5.1M | 5.5% |
| China | $4.9M | 5.3% |
| Angola | $3.3M | 3.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $3.2M | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $2.3M | 2.4% |
| United States | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $133.99 per kg and China $4.22 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 8454.10: Converters: of a type used in metallurgy or in metal foundries. HS 8454 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most metal converters (foundry)?
China exported $35.0 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Germany (11%) and Australia (8%). In all, 69 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most metal converters (foundry)?
India imported $15.1 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (12%) and Japan (8%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in metal converters (foundry)?
It was worth $92.8 million in 2024, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $235.7 million. 69 countries reported exports and 143 reported imports.
What is the average price of metal converters (foundry) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $133.99 per kg and China $4.22 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 metal converters (foundry)?
The HS code for metal converters (foundry) is subheading 8454.10, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8454 page.
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