Metal polish trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in metal polish was worth $1.30 billion in 2024, about 221.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 44% since 2017, and up 15% 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 | $1.30B | 221.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.13B | 193.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.29B | 236.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.24B | 226.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.06B | 203.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.06B | 219.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.05B | 218.7K t |
| 2017 | $903.0M | 204.6K t |
Top metal polish exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 32% of world exports, followed by Taiwan and Japan. The top three supply 62% between them, out of 141 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $423.8M | 33% |
| Taiwan | $203.6M | 16% |
| Japan | $183.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $103.5M | 7.9% |
| China | $78.3M | 6% |
| South Korea | $54.1M | 4.2% |
| France | $35.6M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $25.5M | 2% |
| Belgium | $25.2M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $21.1M | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $13.9M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $12.2M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 24% of world imports, ahead of Taiwan and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 214 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $309.7M | 24% |
| Taiwan | $120.1M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $78.4M | 6% |
| Singapore | $78.0M | 6% |
| United States | $66.2M | 5.1% |
| Malaysia | $50.7M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $49.8M | 3.8% |
| France | $36.3M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $35.1M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $27.4M | 2.1% |
| Israel | $27.1M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $25.6M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $11.30 per kg and China $3.25 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 3405.90: Polishes, creams and similar preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3405, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404. HS 3405 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most metal polish?
The United States exported $423.8 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (16%) and Japan (14%). In all, 141 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most metal polish?
China imported $309.7 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of Taiwan (9%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in metal polish?
It was worth $1.30 billion in 2024, about 221.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 44% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 141 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of metal polish per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $11.30 per kg and China $3.25 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for metal polish?
The HS code for metal polish is subheading 3405.90, in chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3405 page.
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