Nickel sulfate imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported nickel sulfate worth $18.9 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $24.4 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 | $18.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $24.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 3.4K t |
Where the United States imports nickel sulfate from
Most of the value came from Belgium (41%), Australia (25%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $7.8M | 41% |
| Australia | $4.8M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 13% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 8.9% |
| Finland | $1.5M | 8.1% |
| Canada | $411K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $212K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $28K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0% |
| Germany | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.38 per kg, close to the world average of $3.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nickel sulfate exports from the United States
Exports of nickel sulfate by the United States reached $14.3 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+482% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $11.3M | 79% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.2M | 15% |
| India | $110K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $85K | 0.6% |
| El Salvador | $71K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $66K | 0.5% |
| France | $66K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $66K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $61K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $50K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States nickel sulfate imports (HS 2833.24): 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 2833.24: Sulphates: of nickel.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel sulfate imported by the United States?
The United States imported nickel sulfate worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 113 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel sulfate to the United States?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Australia (25%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 592% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.38 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $3.68 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 sulfate to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $18.9 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2023 at $24.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export nickel sulfate?
Yes. The United States exported $14.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Dominican Republic and India. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel sulfate?
The HS code for nickel sulfate is subheading 2833.24. 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 2833 page.
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