Calcium metal imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported calcium metal worth $17.8 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 137 countries for imports of this product. That is 31% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 4.2K t |
Where the United States imports calcium metal from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.6M | 99% |
| Japan | $100K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $37K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $11K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $7K | 0% |
| Israel | $4K | 0% |
| Australia | $3K | 0% |
| Poland | $2K | 0% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.13 per kg, close to the world average of $3.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Calcium metal exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported calcium metal worth $7.0 million (625 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 65 countries. Most of it went to China (42%), Canada (23%), Mexico (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Slovenia grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 42% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 23% |
| Mexico | $838K | 12% |
| France | $601K | 8.6% |
| Slovenia | $148K | 2.1% |
| Argentina | $120K | 1.7% |
| Nigeria | $112K | 1.6% |
| Bahamas | $75K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $69K | 1% |
| Peru | $45K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States calcium metal imports (HS 2805.12): 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 2805.12: Alkali or alkali-earth metals: calcium.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium metal imported by the United States?
The United States imported calcium metal worth $17.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 137 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium metal to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($17.6 million), followed by Japan (1%) and Canada (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium metal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.13 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $3.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of calcium metal to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $17.8 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $29.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export calcium metal?
Yes. The United States exported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Canada and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium metal?
The HS code for calcium metal is subheading 2805.12. 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 2805 page.
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