Tungsten scrap trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tungsten scrap was worth $469.3 million in 2024, about 38.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017, and up 7% 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 | $469.3M | 38.5K t |
| 2023 | $440.4M | 36.4K t |
| 2022 | $527.8M | 38.8K t |
| 2021 | $437.6M | 28.4K t |
| 2020 | $258.5M | 29.5K t |
| 2019 | $330.5M | 38.7K t |
| 2018 | $385.2M | 22.0K t |
| 2017 | $315.3M | 20.1K t |
Top tungsten scrap exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (28%), the United States (10%) and Japan (6%). 75 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 44%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $130.2M | 28% |
| United States | $49.2M | 11% |
| Japan | $28.9M | 6.2% |
| China | $28.8M | 6.1% |
| India | $19.8M | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $15.9M | 3.4% |
| Austria | $14.9M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $14.8M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $14.0M | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13.2M | 2.8% |
| France | $12.1M | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $11.0M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 27% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Finland. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 58% across 64 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $126.5M | 27% |
| United States | $99.4M | 21% |
| Finland | $45.2M | 9.6% |
| Austria | $41.7M | 8.9% |
| South Korea | $20.5M | 4.4% |
| Taiwan | $19.7M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $18.7M | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13.1M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $12.4M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $11.6M | 2.5% |
| China | $9.3M | 2% |
| India | $7.1M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $20.92 per kg and the Czech Republic $12.60 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 8101.97: Tungsten (wolfram): waste and scrap. HS 8101 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tungsten scrap?
Germany exported $130.2 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by the United States (10%) and Japan (6%). In all, 75 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tungsten scrap?
Germany imported $126.5 million in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of the United States (21%) and Finland (10%). The top three importers together take 58%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in tungsten scrap?
It was worth $469.3 million in 2024, about 38.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $527.8 million. 75 countries reported exports and 64 reported imports.
What is the average price of tungsten scrap per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $20.92 per kg and the Czech Republic $12.60 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for tungsten scrap?
The HS code for tungsten scrap is subheading 8101.97, 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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