Nickel alloy wire imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $259.5 million of nickel alloy wire in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 150 countries. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $259.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $250.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $251.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $182.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $151.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $177.5M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $166.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $154.8M | 7.3K t |
Where the United States imports nickel alloy wire from
Most of the value came from France (43%), Germany (15%), Sweden (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $111.3M | 43% |
| Germany | $38.0M | 15% |
| Sweden | $35.4M | 14% |
| Costa Rica | $15.3M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $11.7M | 4.5% |
| India | $8.1M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $7.8M | 3% |
| Japan | $7.5M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 1.6% |
| China | $3.4M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.33 per kg, close to the world average of $33.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nickel alloy wire exports from the United States
Exports of nickel alloy wire by the United States reached $187.6 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 85 countries. The largest buyer markets were China (19%), Mexico (13%), Ireland (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.1M | 19% |
| Mexico | $25.3M | 14% |
| Ireland | $22.6M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $14.5M | 7.7% |
| Costa Rica | $10.7M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $9.5M | 5.1% |
| India | $8.1M | 4.3% |
| Hong Kong | $6.4M | 3.4% |
| France | $5.8M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4.9M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States nickel alloy wire imports (HS 7505.22): 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 7505.22: Nickel: wire, of nickel alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel alloy wire imported by the United States?
The United States imported nickel alloy wire worth $259.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 150 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel alloy wire to the United States?
France was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($111.3 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Sweden (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel alloy wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $33.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nickel alloy wire to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $154.8 million in 2017 to $259.5 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $199.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export nickel alloy wire?
Yes. The United States exported $187.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Mexico and Ireland. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $71.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel alloy wire?
The HS code for nickel alloy wire is subheading 7505.22. It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7505 page.
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