Silver nitrate trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in silver nitrate was worth $311.7 million in 2024, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 59% since 2017, and up 14% 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 | $311.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $272.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $259.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $329.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $207.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $189.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $185.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $196.2M | 929 t |
Top silver nitrate exporting countries
The United Kingdom is the largest exporter with 45% of world exports, followed by Belgium and Germany. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 65 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $140.9M | 45% |
| Belgium | $33.9M | 11% |
| Germany | $26.0M | 8.3% |
| Netherlands | $25.7M | 8.3% |
| United States | $22.0M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $12.8M | 4.1% |
| Bulgaria | $12.7M | 4.1% |
| France | $12.6M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $5.9M | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $4.1M | 1.3% |
| Japan | $3.8M | 1.2% |
| China | $2.6M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The Netherlands is the biggest buyer with 22% of world imports, ahead of the Czech Republic and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 49% across 166 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $67.5M | 22% |
| Czech Republic | $43.6M | 14% |
| France | $41.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $30.0M | 9.6% |
| Belgium | $25.3M | 8.1% |
| Singapore | $13.6M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $11.5M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $8.9M | 2.9% |
| India | $7.4M | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.6M | 1.8% |
| Canada | $5.0M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $4.8M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $195.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Bulgaria averaged $596.61 per kg and France $45.25 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 2843.21: Silver compounds: silver nitrates. HS 2843 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most silver nitrate?
The United Kingdom exported $140.9 million in 2024, 45% of the world total, followed by Belgium (11%) and Germany (8%). In all, 65 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most silver nitrate?
The Netherlands imported $67.5 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of the Czech Republic (14%) and France (13%). The top three importers together take 49%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in silver nitrate?
It was worth $311.7 million in 2024, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 59% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $329.8 million. 65 countries reported exports and 166 reported imports.
What is the average price of silver nitrate per kg?
The world average declared value was about $195.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Bulgaria averaged $596.61 per kg and France $45.25 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 silver nitrate?
The HS code for silver nitrate is subheading 2843.21, 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 2843 page.
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