Roasted iron pyrite exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of roasted iron pyrite by the United States reached $13.3 million in 2024 (105.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 50 countries. Value fell 62% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 92% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $34.9 million.
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 | $13.3M | 105.1K t |
| 2023 | $34.9M | 325.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 63.8K t |
| 2021 | $325K | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $109K | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $8K | 31 t |
| 2018 | $223K | 299 t |
| 2017 | $139K | 333 t |
Where the United States exports roasted iron pyrite to
One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $13.0M | 98% |
| Canada | $186K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $34K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $27K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Guatemala | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, close to the world average of $0.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Roasted iron pyrite imports to the United States
Imports of roasted iron pyrite by the United States reached $287 thousand in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 54 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Poland accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $273K | 95% |
| Romania | $12K | 4.2% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States roasted iron pyrite exports (HS 2601.20): 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 2601.20: Iron pyrites: roasted.
Common questions
What is the value of roasted iron pyrite exported by the United States?
The United States exported roasted iron pyrite worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 105.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 50 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries buy roasted iron pyrite from the United States?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($13.0 million), followed by Canada (1%) and Malaysia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average export price of roasted iron pyrite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of roasted iron pyrite from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $139 thousand in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $34.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import roasted iron pyrite?
Yes. The United States imported $287 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Poland, Romania and Australia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for roasted iron pyrite?
The HS code for roasted iron pyrite is subheading 2601.20. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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