Nickel alloy ingots trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nickel alloy ingots was worth $1.41 billion in 2024, about 57.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% 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 | $1.41B | 57.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.47B | 53.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.21B | 48.8K t |
| 2021 | $936.5M | 47.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.02B | 62.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.07B | 59.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.43B | 102.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.25B | 95.2K t |
Top nickel alloy ingots exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by the United Kingdom and Germany. The top three supply 58% between them, out of 64 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $335.7M | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $255.9M | 18% |
| Germany | $220.4M | 16% |
| Australia | $88.0M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $83.9M | 6% |
| France | $73.3M | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $66.6M | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $44.3M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $32.6M | 2.3% |
| Russia | $31.8M | 2.3% |
| Norway | $26.7M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $23.4M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Austria is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 109 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $185.3M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $158.0M | 11% |
| France | $139.9M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $133.0M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $113.7M | 8.1% |
| United States | $112.2M | 8% |
| Sweden | $97.2M | 6.9% |
| Czech Republic | $76.4M | 5.4% |
| China | $56.5M | 4% |
| Spain | $46.1M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $32.5M | 2.3% |
| Australia | $31.8M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $24.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $36.24 per kg and Germany $19.13 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 7502.20: Nickel: unwrought, alloys. HS 7502 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nickel alloy ingots?
The United States exported $335.7 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and Germany (16%). In all, 64 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nickel alloy ingots?
Austria imported $185.3 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (11%) and France (10%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nickel alloy ingots?
It was worth $1.41 billion in 2024, about 57.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.47 billion. 64 countries reported exports and 109 reported imports.
What is the average price of nickel alloy ingots per kg?
The world average declared value was about $24.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $36.24 per kg and Germany $19.13 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 nickel alloy ingots?
The HS code for nickel alloy ingots is subheading 7502.20, in chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7502 page.
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