Silver powder trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in silver powder was worth $2.03 billion in 2024, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 15% since 2017, and up 7% 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 | $2.03B | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.89B | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.94B | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.65B | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.21B | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.79B | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.04B | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.38B | 7.3K t |
Top silver powder exporting countries
Japan is the largest exporter with 57% of world exports, followed by the United States and Switzerland. The top three supply 85% between them, out of 64 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.15B | 57% |
| United States | $518.4M | 26% |
| Switzerland | $56.2M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $43.1M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $36.1M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $36.0M | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $30.4M | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $29.5M | 1.5% |
| France | $16.8M | 0.8% |
| Australia | $16.7M | 0.8% |
| China | $13.8M | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $12.8M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 48% of world imports, ahead of Taiwan and France. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 66% across 88 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $966.4M | 48% |
| Taiwan | $219.1M | 11% |
| France | $150.1M | 7.4% |
| South Korea | $120.0M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $85.1M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $55.5M | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $49.5M | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $45.5M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $44.3M | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $32.0M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $30.0M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $28.7M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $346.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $923.17 per kg and South Korea $105.39 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 7106.10: Metals: silver powder. HS 7106 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most silver powder?
Japan exported $1.15 billion in 2024, 57% of the world total, followed by the United States (26%) and Switzerland (3%). In all, 64 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most silver powder?
China imported $966.4 million in 2024, 48% of world imports, ahead of Taiwan (11%) and France (7%). The top three importers together take 66%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in silver powder?
It was worth $2.03 billion in 2024, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.65 billion. 64 countries reported exports and 88 reported imports.
What is the average price of silver powder per kg?
The world average declared value was about $346.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $923.17 per kg and South Korea $105.39 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 silver powder?
The HS code for silver powder is subheading 7106.10, in chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7106 page.
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