Carbides (other types) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbides (other types) by the United States reached $138.7 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 131 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $211.1 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 | $138.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $161.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $211.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $165.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $103.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $201.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $206.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $118.6M | 4.6K t |
Where the United States imports carbides (other types) from
Most of the value came from China (40%), South Africa (25%), Canada (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $55.1M | 40% |
| South Africa | $35.0M | 25% |
| Canada | $15.6M | 11% |
| Austria | $11.6M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $9.8M | 7.1% |
| Israel | $8.4M | 6.1% |
| France | $573K | 0.4% |
| India | $485K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $358K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $303K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.32 per kg, close to the world average of $34.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbides (other types) exports from the United States
The United States exported $31.5 million of carbides (other types) in 2024 (664 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 64 countries. Most of it went to Canada (16%), Saudi Arabia (11%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.1M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 11% |
| India | $2.6M | 8.3% |
| Singapore | $2.5M | 8% |
| Japan | $2.1M | 6.7% |
| Austria | $1.6M | 5.1% |
| China | $1.5M | 4.8% |
| Australia | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| Israel | $1.0M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States carbides (other types) imports (HS 2849.90): 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 2849.90: Carbides: whether or not chemically defined, other than of calcium or silicon.
Common questions
What is the value of carbides (other types) imported by the United States?
The United States imported carbides (other types) worth $138.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 131 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbides (other types) to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($55.1 million), followed by South Africa (25%) and Canada (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbides (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.32 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $34.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbides (other types) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $118.6 million in 2017 to $138.7 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $211.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $163.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export carbides (other types)?
Yes. The United States exported $31.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Saudi Arabia and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $107.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbides (other types)?
The HS code for carbides (other types) is subheading 2849.90. 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 2849 page.
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