Zirconium powder trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in zirconium powder was worth $133.8 million in 2024, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 107% since 2017, and up 31% 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 | $133.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $102.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $88.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $56.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $73.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $87.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $77.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $64.5M | 2.3K t |
Top zirconium powder exporting countries
Exports are led by China (42%), the United States (26%) and Germany (18%). 44 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 86%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $56.7M | 42% |
| United States | $34.5M | 26% |
| Germany | $24.1M | 18% |
| France | $6.7M | 5% |
| Sweden | $3.7M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $1.4M | 1% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 0.8% |
| Japan | $622K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $385K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $340K | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are France (21%), the United States (20%) and Russia (20%). 79 countries imported it, and the top three take 61% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $28.3M | 21% |
| United States | $27.3M | 20% |
| Russia | $26.7M | 20% |
| Germany | $7.0M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6.9M | 5.1% |
| China | $6.5M | 4.9% |
| Sweden | $5.2M | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $5.0M | 3.8% |
| Hungary | $3.8M | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $3.1M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $31.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $101.57 per kg and Mozambique $0.70 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 8109.20: Zirconium: unwrought, powders. HS 8109 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most zirconium powder?
China exported $56.7 million in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by the United States (26%) and Germany (18%). In all, 44 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most zirconium powder?
France imported $28.3 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of the United States (20%) and Russia (20%). The top three importers together take 61%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in zirconium powder?
It was worth $133.8 million in 2024, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 107% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 44 countries reported exports and 79 reported imports.
What is the average price of zirconium powder per kg?
The world average declared value was about $31.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $101.57 per kg and Mozambique $0.70 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 zirconium powder?
The HS code for zirconium powder is subheading 8109.20, 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 8109 page.
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