Nickel catalysts exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $458.0 million of nickel catalysts in 2024 (21.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 68 countries. Value rose 16% 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 | $458.0M | 21.6K t |
| 2023 | $395.8M | 19.9K t |
| 2022 | $534.9M | 27.6K t |
| 2021 | $409.8M | 28.3K t |
| 2020 | $378.9M | 20.9K t |
| 2019 | $392.2M | 24.5K t |
| 2018 | $349.7M | 24.3K t |
| 2017 | $351.7M | 20.7K t |
Where the United States exports nickel catalysts to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (16%), China (12%), Canada (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Chile grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $72.2M | 16% |
| China | $55.1M | 12% |
| Canada | $38.7M | 8.5% |
| Japan | $35.3M | 7.7% |
| Kuwait | $32.6M | 7.1% |
| Denmark | $23.3M | 5.1% |
| Thailand | $21.9M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $21.6M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $14.8M | 3.2% |
| Chile | $14.1M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.23 per kg, 22% above the world average of $17.36. 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.
Nickel catalysts imports to the United States
The United States imported $135.0 million of nickel catalysts in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 133 countries. The largest suppliers were Germany (26%), China (19%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $34.9M | 26% |
| China | $25.7M | 19% |
| India | $16.8M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $15.1M | 11% |
| Denmark | $14.2M | 11% |
| Canada | $11.3M | 8.4% |
| France | $10.8M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 1.8% |
| Japan | $806K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $719K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States nickel catalysts exports (HS 3815.11): 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 3815.11: Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel catalysts exported by the United States?
The United States exported nickel catalysts worth $458.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 68 countries worldwide, with 29% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy nickel catalysts from the United States?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($72.2 million), followed by China (12%) and Canada (8%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 73 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 470% on the year.
What is the average export price of nickel catalysts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $21.23 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $17.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of nickel catalysts from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $351.7 million in 2017 to $458.0 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $534.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $408.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import nickel catalysts?
Yes. The United States imported $135.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $323.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel catalysts?
The HS code for nickel catalysts is subheading 3815.11. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
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