Tantalum articles (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tantalum articles (other) was worth $466.7 million in 2024, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $466.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $452.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $521.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $421.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $404.6M | 868 t |
| 2019 | $359.3M | 859 t |
| 2018 | $414.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $359.5M | 2.7K t |
Top tantalum articles (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 36% of world exports, followed by the United States and Japan. The top three supply 79% between them, out of 62 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $167.5M | 36% |
| United States | $128.8M | 28% |
| Japan | $74.5M | 16% |
| Kazakhstan | $21.4M | 4.6% |
| Israel | $20.6M | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $13.0M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $11.0M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $6.7M | 1.4% |
| Austria | $4.8M | 1% |
| France | $4.0M | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 0.6% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
South Korea is the biggest buyer with 25% of world imports, ahead of Taiwan and China. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 62% across 112 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $118.9M | 26% |
| Taiwan | $88.8M | 19% |
| China | $79.6M | 17% |
| United States | $47.1M | 10% |
| Japan | $23.5M | 5% |
| France | $18.9M | 4% |
| Germany | $17.7M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $14.4M | 3.1% |
| Russia | $8.7M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $4.9M | 1.1% |
| Israel | $3.9M | 0.8% |
| Philippines | $3.8M | 0.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $384.67 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $798.51 per kg and Israel $193.80 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 8103.90: Tantalum: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8103. HS 8103 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tantalum articles (other)?
China exported $167.5 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by the United States (28%) and Japan (16%). In all, 62 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tantalum articles (other)?
South Korea imported $118.9 million in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of Taiwan (19%) and China (17%). The top three importers together take 62%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in tantalum articles (other)?
It was worth $466.7 million in 2024, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $521.4 million. 62 countries reported exports and 112 reported imports.
What is the average price of tantalum articles (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $384.67 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $798.51 per kg and Israel $193.80 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 tantalum articles (other)?
The HS code for tantalum articles (other) is subheading 8103.90, 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 8103 page.
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