🇺🇸 United States imports of alkali metal: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $67.3 million of alkali metal in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 168 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $113.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of alkali metal by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67.3M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $100.9M | 21.3K t |
| 2022 | $113.2M | 26.9K t |
| 2021 | $77.5M | 18.0K t |
| 2020 | $70.1M | 20.1K t |
| 2019 | $79.8M | 22.5K t |
| 2018 | $93.8M | 24.6K t |
| 2017 | $72.0M | 22.4K t |
Where the United States imports alkali metal from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $36.2M | 54% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $17.6M | 26% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $11.1M | 17% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $946K | 1.4% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $674K | 1% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $225K | 0.3% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $152K | 0.2% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $85K | 0.1% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $75K | 0.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $54K | 0.1% |
Types of alkali metal under HS 2805
| 2805.19 | Alkali or alkali-earth metals: other than sodium and calcium | 37% |
| 2805.11 | Alkali or alkali-earth metals: sodium | 30% |
| 2805.12 | Alkali or alkali-earth metals: calcium | 26% |
| 2805.30 | Earth-metals, rare: scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed | 6.9% |
| 2805.40 | Mercury | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2805.
Average import price of alkali metal
The average declared value was about $5.17 per kg, 33% below the world average of $7.74, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports alkali metal
In 2024, the United States exported alkali metal worth $53.8 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 87 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United Kingdom (32%), China (32%), Canada (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+833% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $17.3M | 32% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $17.2M | 32% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $2.8M | 5.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.3M | 4.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | $772K | 1.4% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $690K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2805: Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury.
Alkali metal trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of alkali metal imported by the United States?
The United States imported alkali metal worth $67.3 million in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import alkali metal from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (54%), France (26%), Germany (17%).
What is the average import price of alkali metal in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $5.17 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $7.74 per kg.
Does the United States export alkali metal?
Yes. The United States exported alkali metal worth $53.8 million in 2024, mainly to United Kingdom, China, Canada.
What is the HS code for alkali metal?
Alkali metal falls under HS heading 2805 (Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mer). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading alkali metal with the United States?
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