Stable isotope trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in stable isotope was worth $3.28 billion in 2024, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 823% since 2017, and up 36% 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 | $3.28B | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.41B | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.31B | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $743.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $569.4M | 973 t |
| 2019 | $537.1M | 921 t |
| 2018 | $420.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $354.9M | 1.0K t |
Top stable isotope exporting countries
Ireland is the largest exporter with 45% of world exports, followed by the United States and Hong Kong. The top three supply 65% between them, out of 82 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.49B | 46% |
| United States | $317.5M | 9.7% |
| Hong Kong | $316.0M | 9.7% |
| China | $303.2M | 9.3% |
| Russia | $271.4M | 8.3% |
| Canada | $149.6M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $63.9M | 2% |
| India | $61.1M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $56.2M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $42.4M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $41.2M | 1.3% |
| France | $37.9M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Canada (45%), China (22%) and South Korea (7%). 155 countries imported it, and the top three take 75% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.47B | 45% |
| China | $737.0M | 23% |
| South Korea | $241.0M | 7.4% |
| United States | $207.2M | 6.3% |
| Hong Kong | $120.1M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $97.3M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $55.5M | 1.7% |
| France | $39.3M | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $39.0M | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $38.9M | 1.2% |
| Japan | $38.4M | 1.2% |
| Israel | $26.1M | 0.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2,068.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $95,690.23 per kg and India $513.48 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 2845: Isotopes other than those of heading no. 2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined. HS 2845 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most stable isotope?
Ireland exported $1.49 billion in 2024, 45% of the world total, followed by the United States (10%) and Hong Kong (10%). In all, 82 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most stable isotope?
Canada imported $1.47 billion in 2024, 45% of world imports, ahead of China (22%) and South Korea (7%). The top three importers together take 75%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in stable isotope?
It was worth $3.28 billion in 2024, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 823% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 82 countries reported exports and 155 reported imports.
What is the average price of stable isotope per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2,068.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $95,690.23 per kg and India $513.48 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 stable isotope?
The HS code for stable isotope is heading 2845, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2845 page.
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