Nickel rods trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nickel rods was worth $4.96 billion in 2024, about 142.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 105% since 2017, and up 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 | $4.96B | 142.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.87B | 132.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.71B | 116.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.64B | 94.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.91B | 104.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.50B | 125.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.15B | 118.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.42B | 99.4K t |
Top nickel rods exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by Germany and France. The top three supply 50% between them, out of 103 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.40B | 28% |
| Germany | $631.0M | 13% |
| France | $477.5M | 9.6% |
| Austria | $429.0M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $408.4M | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $307.7M | 6.2% |
| China | $281.4M | 5.7% |
| Japan | $212.4M | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $157.4M | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $142.0M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $92.6M | 1.9% |
| India | $70.0M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 159 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $594.8M | 12% |
| Germany | $476.1M | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $464.1M | 9.4% |
| China | $435.9M | 8.8% |
| France | $345.3M | 7% |
| Mexico | $313.5M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $288.8M | 5.8% |
| India | $234.8M | 4.7% |
| Singapore | $206.7M | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $154.1M | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $121.1M | 2.4% |
| Austria | $110.0M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $34.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $53.51 per kg and Austria $28.71 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: Nickel; bars, rods, profiles and wire. HS 7505 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nickel rods?
The United States exported $1.40 billion in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and France (10%). In all, 103 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nickel rods?
The United States imported $594.8 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and the United Kingdom (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 nickel rods?
It was worth $4.96 billion in 2024, about 142.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 105% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 103 countries reported exports and 159 reported imports.
What is the average price of nickel rods per kg?
The world average declared value was about $34.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $53.51 per kg and Austria $28.71 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 rods?
The HS code for nickel rods is heading 7505, in chapter 75 (nickel and 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 7505 page.
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