Mineral and carbon products trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in mineral and carbon products was worth $9.45 billion in 2024, about 1.56 million tonnes. That is an increase of 34% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $9.45B | 1.56M t |
| 2023 | $9.69B | 3.31M t |
| 2022 | $9.71B | 1.77M t |
| 2021 | $8.71B | 1.78M t |
| 2020 | $7.70B | 1.51M t |
| 2019 | $8.78B | 1.57M t |
| 2018 | $8.53B | 1.61M t |
| 2017 | $7.03B | 1.31M t |
Top mineral and carbon products exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 17% of world exports, followed by Germany and China. The top three supply 45% between them, out of 178 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.56B | 17% |
| Germany | $1.36B | 14% |
| China | $1.31B | 14% |
| Japan | $942.9M | 10% |
| France | $600.1M | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $466.7M | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $367.2M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $271.8M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $241.7M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $231.0M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $204.0M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $189.3M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of China and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 213 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.16B | 12% |
| China | $915.7M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $828.4M | 8.8% |
| Italy | $548.6M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $528.8M | 5.6% |
| France | $440.3M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $335.9M | 3.6% |
| India | $332.6M | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $253.9M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $237.9M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $237.8M | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $202.7M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $42.98 per kg and China $1.91 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 6815: Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including carbon fibres, articles of carbon fibres and articles of peat), not elsewhere specified or included. HS 6815 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most mineral and carbon products?
The United States exported $1.56 billion in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by Germany (14%) and China (14%). In all, 178 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most mineral and carbon products?
The United States imported $1.16 billion in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of China (10%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in mineral and carbon products?
It was worth $9.45 billion in 2024, about 1.56 million tonnes. That is an increase of 34% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $9.71 billion. 178 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of mineral and carbon products per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $42.98 per kg and China $1.91 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 mineral and carbon products?
The HS code for mineral and carbon products is heading 6815, in chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 6815 page.
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