Nickel sheet and foil trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nickel sheet and foil was worth $236.2 million in 2024, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017, and down 33% 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 | $236.2M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $354.7M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $374.9M | 17.1K t |
| 2021 | $290.2M | 12.6K t |
| 2020 | $251.6M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $269.8M | 12.9K t |
| 2018 | $303.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $213.0M | 12.1K t |
Top nickel sheet and foil exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (25%), Germany (21%) and China (17%). 57 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 64%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $59.9M | 25% |
| Germany | $50.7M | 22% |
| China | $40.7M | 17% |
| Spain | $15.3M | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $10.1M | 4.3% |
| United States | $9.4M | 4% |
| Belgium | $8.3M | 3.5% |
| France | $5.6M | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $5.3M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $4.8M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $3.7M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Germany and South Korea. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 126 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $26.4M | 11% |
| South Korea | $24.4M | 10% |
| United States | $17.3M | 7.3% |
| Spain | $15.9M | 6.7% |
| Taiwan | $14.2M | 6% |
| Japan | $10.2M | 4.3% |
| India | $9.2M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $8.7M | 3.7% |
| Philippines | $8.2M | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $8.1M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $6.8M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $20.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $54.43 per kg and Belgium $6.10 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 7506.10: Nickel: plates, sheets, strip and foil, not alloyed. HS 7506 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nickel sheet and foil?
Japan exported $59.9 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Germany (21%) and China (17%). In all, 57 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nickel sheet and foil?
China imported $26.7 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Germany (11%) and South Korea (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 sheet and foil?
It was worth $236.2 million in 2024, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $374.9 million. 57 countries reported exports and 126 reported imports.
What is the average price of nickel sheet and foil per kg?
The world average declared value was about $20.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $54.43 per kg and Belgium $6.10 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 sheet and foil?
The HS code for nickel sheet and foil is subheading 7506.10, 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 7506 page.
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