Nickel chloride imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $2.3 million of nickel chloride in 2024 (400 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 112 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 46% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.6 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 | $2.3M | 400 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 460 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 617 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 380 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 234 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 452 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 397 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 585 t |
Where the United States imports nickel chloride from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (36%), France (34%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $821K | 36% |
| France | $779K | 34% |
| Germany | $271K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $182K | 7.9% |
| Italy | $155K | 6.7% |
| Hong Kong | $30K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $20K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $15K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.5% |
| India | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.77 per kg, close to the world average of $5.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nickel chloride exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.2 million of nickel chloride in 2024 (128 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 43 countries. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $624K | 53% |
| Mexico | $183K | 16% |
| Taiwan | $168K | 14% |
| India | $85K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $23K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $17K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $15K | 1.3% |
| China | $12K | 1% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States nickel chloride imports (HS 2827.35): 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 2827.35: Chlorides: of nickel.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel chloride imported by the United States?
The United States imported nickel chloride worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 400 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 112 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel chloride to the United States?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($820 thousand), followed by France (34%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.77 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $5.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nickel chloride to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export nickel chloride?
Yes. The United States exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Taiwan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel chloride?
The HS code for nickel chloride is subheading 2827.35. 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 2827 page.
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