Specialty metal articles trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in specialty metal articles was worth $862.0 million in 2024, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 108% since 2017, and up 62% 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 | $862.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $530.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $518.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $466.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $396.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $484.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $489.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $415.2M | 5.3K t |
Top specialty metal articles exporting countries
Brazil is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 71% between them, out of 69 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $264.7M | 31% |
| China | $188.9M | 22% |
| United States | $160.1M | 19% |
| Singapore | $54.2M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $34.3M | 4% |
| Chile | $32.7M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $21.2M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $16.6M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $13.6M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $12.6M | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $12.4M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $11.5M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 23% of world imports, ahead of Malaysia and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 41% across 135 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $195.0M | 23% |
| Malaysia | $83.4M | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | $75.8M | 8.8% |
| Germany | $71.0M | 8.2% |
| China | $70.7M | 8.2% |
| Japan | $47.5M | 5.5% |
| Singapore | $45.1M | 5.2% |
| Hong Kong | $42.3M | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $26.3M | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $21.1M | 2.5% |
| Finland | $19.5M | 2.3% |
| India | $16.8M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $85.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Chile averaged $1,789.47 per kg and Brazil $43.31 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 Specialty metal articles (HS 8112.99) 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 8112.99: Gallium, germanium, hafnium, indium, niobium (columbium), rhenium and vanadium: articles thereof, other than unwrought including waste and scrap and powders. HS 8112 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most specialty metal articles?
Brazil exported $264.7 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by China (22%) and the United States (19%). In all, 69 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most specialty metal articles?
The United States imported $195.0 million in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of Malaysia (10%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in specialty metal articles?
It was worth $862.0 million in 2024, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 108% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 69 countries reported exports and 135 reported imports.
What is the average price of specialty metal articles per kg?
The world average declared value was about $85.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Chile averaged $1,789.47 per kg and Brazil $43.31 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for specialty metal articles?
The HS code for specialty metal articles is subheading 8112.99, in chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8112 page.
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