Tungsten powder trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tungsten powder was worth $282.8 million in 2024, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $282.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $286.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $342.0M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $232.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $207.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $250.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $281.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $200.6M | 6.0K t |
Top tungsten powder exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by Austria and the United States. The top three supply 57% between them, out of 55 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $78.0M | 28% |
| Austria | $45.5M | 16% |
| United States | $38.8M | 14% |
| Czech Republic | $19.4M | 6.9% |
| Canada | $19.0M | 6.7% |
| Israel | $16.9M | 6% |
| Germany | $14.7M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $13.9M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $11.2M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $5.1M | 1.8% |
| France | $4.5M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $2.9M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (21%), South Korea (11%) and Germany (11%). 99 countries imported it, and the top three take 43% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59.4M | 21% |
| South Korea | $32.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $29.9M | 11% |
| Canada | $28.6M | 10% |
| India | $20.4M | 7.2% |
| France | $19.2M | 6.8% |
| Israel | $14.3M | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $12.9M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $9.4M | 3.3% |
| Austria | $8.4M | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $4.1M | 1.4% |
| Kenya | $4.1M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $35.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Israel averaged $47.70 per kg and Germany $33.12 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 8101.10: Tungsten (wolfram): articles thereof, including waste and scrap, powders. HS 8101 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tungsten powder?
China exported $78.0 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Austria (16%) and the United States (14%). In all, 55 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tungsten powder?
The United States imported $59.4 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (11%) and Germany (11%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in tungsten powder?
It was worth $282.8 million in 2024, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $342.0 million. 55 countries reported exports and 99 reported imports.
What is the average price of tungsten powder per kg?
The world average declared value was about $35.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Israel averaged $47.70 per kg and Germany $33.12 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 tungsten powder?
The HS code for tungsten powder is subheading 8101.10, 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 8101 page.
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