Unwrought tungsten trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in unwrought tungsten was worth $129.8 million in 2024, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 72% since 2017, and up 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 | $129.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $128.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $130.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $110.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $87.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $100.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $104.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $75.3M | 2.1K t |
Top unwrought tungsten exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 62% of world exports, followed by the United States and the United Kingdom. The top three supply 77% between them, out of 44 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $80.2M | 62% |
| United States | $10.9M | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $8.5M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $7.8M | 6% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $2.9M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $2.8M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $2.4M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $2.0M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.5M | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $958K | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Japan (27%), Taiwan (16%) and the United States (12%). 107 countries imported it, and the top three take 54% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $34.8M | 27% |
| Taiwan | $20.6M | 16% |
| United States | $15.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $10.1M | 7.8% |
| India | $7.6M | 5.8% |
| South Korea | $7.0M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $5.8M | 4.5% |
| Australia | $4.3M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $3.4M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $3.2M | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $2.7M | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $33.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $76.75 per kg and Singapore $12.27 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 8101.94: Tungsten (wolfram): unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering. HS 8101 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most unwrought tungsten?
China exported $80.2 million in 2024, 62% of the world total, followed by the United States (8%) and the United Kingdom (7%). In all, 44 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most unwrought tungsten?
Japan imported $34.8 million in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of Taiwan (16%) and the United States (12%). The top three importers together take 54%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in unwrought tungsten?
It was worth $129.8 million in 2024, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 72% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $130.4 million. 44 countries reported exports and 107 reported imports.
What is the average price of unwrought tungsten per kg?
The world average declared value was about $33.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $76.75 per kg and Singapore $12.27 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 unwrought tungsten?
The HS code for unwrought tungsten is subheading 8101.94, 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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