Nickel catalysts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nickel catalysts was worth $1.57 billion in 2024, about 90.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 46% 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 | 90.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.62B | 87.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.47B | 92.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.27B | 86.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.21B | 77.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.17B | 78.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.36B | 88.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.08B | 86.5K t |
Top nickel catalysts exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (29%), Denmark (14%) and Germany (10%). 68 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 53%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $458.0M | 29% |
| Denmark | $215.5M | 14% |
| Germany | $161.5M | 10% |
| France | $144.8M | 9.2% |
| Japan | $141.9M | 9.1% |
| China | $125.2M | 8% |
| India | $71.6M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $53.9M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $46.7M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $34.7M | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $28.4M | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17.8M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of the United States and South Korea. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 133 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $142.9M | 9.1% |
| United States | $135.0M | 8.6% |
| South Korea | $134.2M | 8.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $95.4M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $62.6M | 4% |
| Indonesia | $61.4M | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $60.9M | 3.9% |
| India | $57.7M | 3.7% |
| Philippines | $55.3M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $51.2M | 3.3% |
| Kuwait | $49.5M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $47.3M | 3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $17.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $82.12 per kg and India $12.67 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 3815.11: Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or included. HS 3815 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nickel catalysts?
The United States exported $458.0 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by Denmark (14%) and Germany (10%). In all, 68 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nickel catalysts?
China imported $142.9 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of the United States (9%) and South Korea (9%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nickel catalysts?
It was worth $1.57 billion in 2024, about 90.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 46% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.62 billion. 68 countries reported exports and 133 reported imports.
What is the average price of nickel catalysts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $17.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $82.12 per kg and India $12.67 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for nickel catalysts?
The HS code for nickel catalysts is subheading 3815.11, in chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3815 page.
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