Scandium and yttrium metals exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of scandium and yttrium metals by the United States reached $4.7 million in 2024 (200 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 54 countries for exports of this product. That is 39% more than in 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 | $4.7M | 200 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 54 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 31 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 57 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 200 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 59 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 61 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 137 t |
Where the United States exports scandium and yttrium metals to
The largest buyer markets were India (31%), China (22%), South Korea (9%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 32% |
| China | $1.0M | 22% |
| South Korea | $403K | 8.6% |
| Canada | $342K | 7.3% |
| Italy | $300K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $214K | 4.6% |
| France | $186K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $121K | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $110K | 2.4% |
| Austria | $94K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.43 per kg, 104% above the world average of $11.48. 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.
Scandium and yttrium metals imports to the United States
Imports of scandium and yttrium metals by the United States reached $4.6 million in 2024 (121 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 84 countries. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+331% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 72% |
| United Kingdom | $571K | 12% |
| Canada | $455K | 9.9% |
| South Korea | $72K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $63K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $23K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $12K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $8K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States scandium and yttrium metals exports (HS 2805.30): 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 2805.30: Earth-metals, rare: scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed.
Common questions
What is the value of scandium and yttrium metals exported by the United States?
The United States exported scandium and yttrium metals worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 200 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 54 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy scandium and yttrium metals from the United States?
India was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (22%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average export price of scandium and yttrium metals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $23.43 per kg in 2024, 104% above the world average of $11.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of scandium and yttrium metals from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import scandium and yttrium metals?
Yes. The United States imported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and Canada. That compares with exports of $4.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for scandium and yttrium metals?
The HS code for scandium and yttrium metals is subheading 2805.30. 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 2805 page.
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