Aluminium powder flakes exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminium powder flakes by the United States reached $189.3 million in 2024 (182.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 99 countries. That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 65% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $418.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $189.3M | 182.1K t |
| 2023 | $147.7M | 87.5K t |
| 2022 | $418.2M | 41.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 1.1K t |
Where the United States exports aluminium powder flakes to
One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 92% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $174.0M | 92% |
| Thailand | $3.1M | 1.6% |
| Canada | $2.8M | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $2.3M | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 0.8% |
| Ukraine | $982K | 0.5% |
| Ecuador | $908K | 0.5% |
| China | $800K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $652K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $225K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.52, 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.
Aluminium powder flakes imports to the United States
Imports of aluminium powder flakes by the United States reached $7.7 million in 2024 (556 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.2M | 68% |
| Austria | $917K | 12% |
| India | $405K | 5.3% |
| Slovenia | $360K | 4.7% |
| China | $262K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $122K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $112K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $104K | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $59K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $48K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States aluminium powder flakes exports (HS 7603.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7603.20: Aluminium: powders of lamellar structure, flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium powder flakes exported by the United States?
The United States exported aluminium powder flakes worth $189.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 182.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 99 countries worldwide, with 36% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium powder flakes from the United States?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 92% of the value ($174.0 million), followed by Thailand (2%) and Canada (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 79 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 538% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium powder flakes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of aluminium powder flakes from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $189.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $418.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $98.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import aluminium powder flakes?
Yes. The United States imported $7.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Austria and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $181.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium powder flakes?
The HS code for aluminium powder flakes is subheading 7603.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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