Other ferro-alloys trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in other ferro-alloys was worth $724.6 million in 2024, about 320.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017, and down 19% 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 | $724.6M | 320.8K t |
| 2023 | $895.0M | 380.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.17B | 390.4K t |
| 2021 | $954.6M | 416.5K t |
| 2020 | $565.7M | 314.3K t |
| 2019 | $629.9M | 349.4K t |
| 2018 | $679.1M | 365.8K t |
| 2017 | $703.5M | 346.6K t |
Top other ferro-alloys exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 35% of world exports, followed by Brazil and South Africa. The top three supply 62% between them, out of 78 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $251.1M | 35% |
| Brazil | $166.1M | 23% |
| South Africa | $32.3M | 4.5% |
| Slovenia | $31.9M | 4.4% |
| United States | $27.6M | 3.8% |
| France | $24.3M | 3.4% |
| India | $20.6M | 2.8% |
| Argentina | $18.5M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $15.5M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $14.0M | 1.9% |
| Austria | $11.2M | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $11.0M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of India and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 133 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $105.2M | 15% |
| India | $105.0M | 15% |
| United States | $55.1M | 7.6% |
| Japan | $47.0M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $37.5M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $29.7M | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $28.9M | 4% |
| France | $26.3M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $21.9M | 3% |
| Spain | $20.6M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $18.9M | 2.6% |
| Slovenia | $17.3M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.71 per kg and France $1.31 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 7202.99: Ferro-alloys: n.e.c. in heading no. 7202. HS 7202 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most other ferro-alloys?
China exported $251.1 million in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by Brazil (23%) and South Africa (4%). In all, 78 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most other ferro-alloys?
China imported $105.2 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of India (14%) and the United States (8%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in other ferro-alloys?
It was worth $724.6 million in 2024, about 320.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.17 billion. 78 countries reported exports and 133 reported imports.
What is the average price of other ferro-alloys per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.71 per kg and France $1.31 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 other ferro-alloys?
The HS code for other ferro-alloys is subheading 7202.99, in chapter 72 (iron and steel). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7202 page.
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