Nickel alloy rods trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nickel alloy rods was worth $3.26 billion in 2024, about 87.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 103% 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 | $3.26B | 87.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.10B | 79.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.25B | 69.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.46B | 50.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.70B | 60.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.20B | 75.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.94B | 67.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.60B | 63.3K t |
Top nickel alloy rods exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (37%), Germany (11%) and Austria (9%). 80 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 57%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.19B | 37% |
| Germany | $373.6M | 12% |
| Austria | $299.7M | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $287.6M | 8.8% |
| Italy | $285.2M | 8.8% |
| China | $198.9M | 6.1% |
| Japan | $168.6M | 5.2% |
| Australia | $92.5M | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $64.8M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $63.3M | 1.9% |
| France | $44.3M | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $31.1M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United Kingdom (13%), the United States (10%) and China (10%). 138 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $417.0M | 13% |
| United States | $321.2M | 9.9% |
| China | $319.9M | 9.8% |
| France | $306.2M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $268.5M | 8.3% |
| Mexico | $245.5M | 7.5% |
| India | $182.7M | 5.6% |
| Singapore | $181.9M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $165.6M | 5.1% |
| Austria | $92.9M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $81.5M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $60.9M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $37.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $52.94 per kg and Austria $30.25 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 7505.12: Nickel: bars, rods and profiles, of nickel alloys. HS 7505 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nickel alloy rods?
The United States exported $1.19 billion in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Germany (11%) and Austria (9%). In all, 80 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nickel alloy rods?
The United Kingdom imported $417.0 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and China (10%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nickel alloy rods?
It was worth $3.26 billion in 2024, about 87.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 103% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 80 countries reported exports and 138 reported imports.
What is the average price of nickel alloy rods per kg?
The world average declared value was about $37.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $52.94 per kg and Austria $30.25 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 nickel alloy rods?
The HS code for nickel alloy rods is subheading 7505.12, 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 7505 page.
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