Selenium trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in selenium was worth $115.1 million in 2024, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 28% since 2017, and down 13% 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 | $115.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $132.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $120.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $118.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $114.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $152.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $242.1M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $159.3M | 6.7K t |
Top selenium exporting countries
Japan is the largest exporter with 17% of world exports, followed by Hong Kong and the Philippines. The top three supply 38% between them, out of 57 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $19.4M | 17% |
| Hong Kong | $13.6M | 12% |
| Philippines | $11.0M | 9.6% |
| China | $9.9M | 8.6% |
| Canada | $8.2M | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $7.7M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $7.2M | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $5.8M | 5.1% |
| Chile | $4.2M | 3.7% |
| Norway | $3.9M | 3.4% |
| United States | $3.6M | 3.1% |
| Russia | $3.0M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (32%), Hong Kong (12%) and India (10%). 116 countries imported it, and the top three take 55% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.4M | 33% |
| Hong Kong | $13.4M | 12% |
| India | $12.1M | 11% |
| United States | $7.0M | 6% |
| Japan | $5.7M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $3.7M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 2.1% |
| France | $2.2M | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $2.1M | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $20.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Philippines averaged $50.01 per kg and Canada $18.99 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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The shipment records behind Selenium (HS 2804.90) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2804.90: Selenium. HS 2804 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most selenium?
Japan exported $19.4 million in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by Hong Kong (12%) and the Philippines (10%). In all, 57 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most selenium?
China imported $37.4 million in 2024, 32% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (12%) and India (10%). The top three importers together take 55%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in selenium?
It was worth $115.1 million in 2024, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $242.1 million. 57 countries reported exports and 116 reported imports.
What is the average price of selenium per kg?
The world average declared value was about $20.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Philippines averaged $50.01 per kg and Canada $18.99 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 selenium?
The HS code for selenium is subheading 2804.90, 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 2804 page.
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