Aluminous minerals exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminous minerals by the United States reached $19.3 million in 2024 (36.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 50 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $19.3M | 36.2K t |
| 2023 | $19.7M | 37.7K t |
| 2022 | $20.6M | 42.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.7M | 41.7K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 34.4K t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 34.9K t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 35.9K t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 37.7K t |
Where the United States exports aluminous minerals to
The largest buyer markets were China (23%), Germany (14%), South Korea (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 23% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 14% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 7.6% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 7.1% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 6.4% |
| India | $1.1M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $924K | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $899K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $689K | 3.6% |
| Brazil | $559K | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminous minerals imports to the United States
Imports of aluminous minerals by the United States reached $1.8 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 62% |
| Peru | $360K | 20% |
| France | $203K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $83K | 4.5% |
| China | $35K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States aluminous minerals exports (HS 2508.50): 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 2508.50: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminous minerals exported by the United States?
The United States exported aluminous minerals worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 50 countries worldwide, with 15% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminous minerals from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Germany (14%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminous minerals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $0.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of aluminous minerals from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $20.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import aluminous minerals?
Yes. The United States imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Peru and France. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminous minerals?
The HS code for aluminous minerals is subheading 2508.50. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2508 page.
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