Scandium and yttrium metals trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in scandium and yttrium metals was worth $516.5 million in 2024, about 45.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 40% since 2017, and down 18% 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 | $516.5M | 45.0K t |
| 2023 | $631.8M | 42.2K t |
| 2022 | $913.4M | 46.9K t |
| 2021 | $559.6M | 41.3K t |
| 2020 | $356.9M | 34.6K t |
| 2019 | $424.9M | 40.5K t |
| 2018 | $465.2M | 44.1K t |
| 2017 | $368.5M | 40.9K t |
Top scandium and yttrium metals exporting countries
Exports are led by Vietnam (38%), Australia (25%) and China (21%). 54 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 83%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $195.5M | 38% |
| Australia | $128.1M | 25% |
| China | $106.5M | 21% |
| Thailand | $40.8M | 7.9% |
| Malaysia | $12.2M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $11.5M | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $6.3M | 1.2% |
| United States | $4.7M | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | $1.9M | 0.4% |
| Estonia | $1.9M | 0.4% |
| Austria | $1.2M | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 49% of world imports, ahead of Malaysia and Vietnam. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 82% across 84 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $251.5M | 49% |
| Malaysia | $128.2M | 25% |
| Vietnam | $41.4M | 8% |
| China | $25.0M | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $15.6M | 3% |
| Singapore | $14.5M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $9.5M | 1.8% |
| India | $4.9M | 1% |
| United States | $4.6M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 0.6% |
| Norway | $2.4M | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 0.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.48 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $116.90 per kg and Australia $4.10 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 2805.30: Earth-metals, rare: scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed. HS 2805 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most scandium and yttrium metals?
Vietnam exported $195.5 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Australia (25%) and China (21%). In all, 54 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most scandium and yttrium metals?
Japan imported $251.5 million in 2024, 49% of world imports, ahead of Malaysia (25%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three importers together take 82%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in scandium and yttrium metals?
It was worth $516.5 million in 2024, about 45.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 40% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $913.4 million. 54 countries reported exports and 84 reported imports.
What is the average price of scandium and yttrium metals per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.48 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $116.90 per kg and Australia $4.10 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 scandium and yttrium metals?
The HS code for scandium and yttrium metals is subheading 2805.30, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2805 page.
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