Oxometallic salt trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in oxometallic salt was worth $8.10 billion in 2024, about 500.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 211% since 2017, and down 24% 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 | $8.10B | 500.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.66B | 462.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.43B | 545.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.04B | 624.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.01B | 574.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.25B | 689.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.77B | 450.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.60B | 423.4K t |
Top oxometallic salt exporting countries
South Korea is the largest exporter with 54% of world exports, followed by China and Japan. The top three supply 88% between them, out of 96 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $4.41B | 54% |
| China | $1.66B | 21% |
| Japan | $1.05B | 13% |
| United States | $174.8M | 2.2% |
| India | $73.6M | 0.9% |
| Germany | $72.7M | 0.9% |
| Poland | $71.7M | 0.9% |
| Chile | $68.6M | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $67.4M | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $65.6M | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $61.6M | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $49.6M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 24% of world imports, ahead of Poland and South Korea. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 58% across 180 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.95B | 24% |
| Poland | $1.66B | 21% |
| South Korea | $1.12B | 14% |
| United States | $1.02B | 13% |
| Hungary | $613.7M | 7.6% |
| Japan | $452.3M | 5.6% |
| Malaysia | $271.0M | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $143.3M | 1.8% |
| France | $92.7M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $76.0M | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $70.5M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $68.2M | 0.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $16.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $44.85 per kg and the United States $2.89 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 2841: Salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids. HS 2841 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most oxometallic salt?
South Korea exported $4.41 billion in 2024, 54% of the world total, followed by China (20%) and Japan (13%). In all, 96 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most oxometallic salt?
China imported $1.95 billion in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of Poland (21%) and South Korea (14%). The top three importers together take 58%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in oxometallic salt?
It was worth $8.10 billion in 2024, about 500.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 211% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $10.66 billion. 96 countries reported exports and 180 reported imports.
What is the average price of oxometallic salt per kg?
The world average declared value was about $16.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $44.85 per kg and the United States $2.89 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 oxometallic salt?
The HS code for oxometallic salt is heading 2841, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2841 page.
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