Nickel alloy wire trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nickel alloy wire was worth $1.57 billion in 2024, about 46.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 115% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $1.57B | 46.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.62B | 43.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.31B | 37.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.06B | 36.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.12B | 39.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.20B | 45.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.08B | 41.8K t |
| 2017 | $730.7M | 32.1K t |
Top nickel alloy wire exporting countries
Exports are led by France (27%), Germany (15%) and the United States (12%). 85 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 54%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $425.8M | 27% |
| Germany | $235.9M | 15% |
| United States | $187.6M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $142.1M | 9% |
| Italy | $117.4M | 7.5% |
| Austria | $108.6M | 6.9% |
| Sweden | $76.0M | 4.8% |
| China | $73.3M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $38.7M | 2.5% |
| India | $33.1M | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $26.0M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $16.7M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Switzerland. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 150 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $259.5M | 17% |
| Germany | $194.4M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $143.4M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $119.6M | 7.6% |
| China | $110.2M | 7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $61.3M | 3.9% |
| Mexico | $59.2M | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $59.0M | 3.8% |
| India | $48.0M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $43.2M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $40.8M | 2.6% |
| France | $36.0M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $33.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $54.35 per kg and Sweden $22.13 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 7505.22: Nickel: wire, of nickel alloys. HS 7505 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nickel alloy wire?
France exported $425.8 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Germany (15%) and the United States (12%). In all, 85 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nickel alloy wire?
The United States imported $259.5 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Germany (12%) and Switzerland (9%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nickel alloy wire?
It was worth $1.57 billion in 2024, about 46.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 115% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.62 billion. 85 countries reported exports and 150 reported imports.
What is the average price of nickel alloy wire per kg?
The world average declared value was about $33.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $54.35 per kg and Sweden $22.13 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 nickel alloy wire?
The HS code for nickel alloy wire is subheading 7505.22, 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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