Specialty metal powder trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in specialty metal powder was worth $1.11 billion in 2024, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 91% since 2017, and down 15% 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 | $1.11B | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.31B | 20.1K t |
| 2022 | $789.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $599.2M | 24.6K t |
| 2020 | $506.4M | 29.6K t |
| 2019 | $611.6M | 31.0K t |
| 2018 | $837.5M | 28.7K t |
| 2017 | $580.0M | 10.7K t |
Top specialty metal powder exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United States. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 69 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $319.4M | 29% |
| Germany | $190.9M | 17% |
| United States | $93.4M | 8.4% |
| Singapore | $90.9M | 8.2% |
| Brazil | $57.4M | 5.2% |
| Taiwan | $49.8M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $44.8M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $38.3M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $35.2M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $34.0M | 3.1% |
| Estonia | $31.1M | 2.8% |
| France | $28.2M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (30%), China (12%) and Germany (10%). 85 countries imported it, and the top three take 52% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $331.5M | 30% |
| China | $131.6M | 12% |
| Germany | $109.2M | 9.9% |
| South Korea | $100.0M | 9% |
| Japan | $84.3M | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $68.3M | 6.2% |
| Hong Kong | $68.0M | 6.2% |
| Taiwan | $41.9M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $32.2M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $18.1M | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $16.5M | 1.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $16.0M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $160.97 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $311.52 per kg and Brazil $62.27 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 8112.92: Gallium, germanium, hafnium, indium, niobium (columbium), rhenium and vanadium: articles thereof, unwrought, including waste and scrap, powders. HS 8112 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most specialty metal powder?
China exported $319.4 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by Germany (17%) and the United States (8%). 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 powder?
The United States imported $331.5 million in 2024, 30% of world imports, ahead of China (12%) and Germany (10%). The top three importers together take 52%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in specialty metal powder?
It was worth $1.11 billion in 2024, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 91% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.31 billion. 69 countries reported exports and 85 reported imports.
What is the average price of specialty metal powder per kg?
The world average declared value was about $160.97 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $311.52 per kg and Brazil $62.27 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 specialty metal powder?
The HS code for specialty metal powder is subheading 8112.92, 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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