Tungstates trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tungstates was worth $211.4 million in 2024, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017, and down 16% 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 | $211.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $250.7M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $255.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $246.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $169.2M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $216.3M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $374.6M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $270.3M | 13.6K t |
Top tungstates exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 34% of world exports, followed by Taiwan and the Philippines. The top three supply 67% between them, out of 36 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $71.5M | 34% |
| Taiwan | $43.7M | 21% |
| Philippines | $26.4M | 13% |
| Germany | $21.3M | 10% |
| Vietnam | $20.6M | 9.7% |
| India | $7.4M | 3.5% |
| United States | $4.8M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $4.0M | 1.9% |
| Laos | $3.0M | 1.4% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 0.7% |
| Australia | $660K | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (31%), China (28%) and Japan (13%). 88 countries imported it, and the top three take 72% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $65.2M | 31% |
| China | $59.9M | 28% |
| Japan | $28.1M | 13% |
| France | $15.2M | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $8.1M | 3.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $5.7M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $5.4M | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $4.3M | 2% |
| Vietnam | $4.0M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $3.9M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 1.2% |
| Russia | $2.0M | 1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $22.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $35.32 per kg and the Philippines $15.74 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 2841.80: Salts: tungstates (wolframates). HS 2841 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tungstates?
China exported $71.5 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (21%) and the Philippines (12%). In all, 36 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tungstates?
The United States imported $65.2 million in 2024, 31% of world imports, ahead of China (28%) and Japan (13%). The top three importers together take 72%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in tungstates?
It was worth $211.4 million in 2024, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $374.6 million. 36 countries reported exports and 88 reported imports.
What is the average price of tungstates per kg?
The world average declared value was about $22.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $35.32 per kg and the Philippines $15.74 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 tungstates?
The HS code for tungstates is subheading 2841.80, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2841 page.
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