Boron and tellurium exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of boron and tellurium by the United States reached $10.8 million in 2024 (28 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 53 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 19% on 2023. 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 | $10.8M | 29 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 42 t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 104 t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 203 t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 157 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 25 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 32 t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 50 t |
Where the United States exports boron and tellurium to
Most of it went to China (37%), Israel (19%), Japan (14%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $377.31 per kg, 895% above the world average of $37.92. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Boron and tellurium imports to the United States
Imports of boron and tellurium by the United States reached $3.5 million in 2024 (26 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 106 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.4M | 69% |
| Canada | $527K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $189K | 5.4% |
| China | $152K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $76K | 2.2% |
| Philippines | $49K | 1.4% |
| Austria | $23K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $20K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.2% |
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The shipment records behind United States boron and tellurium exports (HS 2804.50): 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 2804.50: Boron: tellurium.
Common questions
What is the value of boron and tellurium exported by the United States?
The United States exported boron and tellurium worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 53 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy boron and tellurium from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Israel (19%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average export price of boron and tellurium per kg?
The average declared export value was about $377.31 per kg in 2024, 895% above the world average of $37.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of boron and tellurium from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2017 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import boron and tellurium?
Yes. The United States imported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Canada and the Netherlands. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for boron and tellurium?
The HS code for boron and tellurium is subheading 2804.50. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2804 page.
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