Specialty metal articles imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported specialty metal articles worth $195.0 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. Value rose 138% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $195.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $82.0M | 328 t |
| 2022 | $60.1M | 204 t |
| 2021 | $92.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $79.4M | 847 t |
| 2019 | $150.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $92.2M | 507 t |
| 2017 | $90.8M | 545 t |
Where the United States imports specialty metal articles from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $111.0M | 57% |
| Chile | $32.7M | 17% |
| China | $20.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $20.3M | 10% |
| Taiwan | $3.0M | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 0.7% |
| Poland | $994K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $943K | 0.5% |
| Estonia | $874K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $762K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $73.46 per kg, close to the world average of $85.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialty metal articles exports from the United States
The United States exported $160.1 million of specialty metal articles in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 69 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Malaysia (32%), Germany (31%), Japan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+554% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $50.4M | 32% |
| Germany | $48.9M | 31% |
| Japan | $17.6M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $11.2M | 7% |
| China | $4.3M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 2.1% |
| Finland | $3.2M | 2% |
| South Korea | $2.8M | 1.8% |
| Bahamas | $2.1M | 1.3% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States specialty metal articles imports (HS 8112.99): 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 8112.99: Gallium, germanium, hafnium, indium, niobium (columbium), rhenium and vanadium: articles thereof, other than unwrought including waste and scrap and powders.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty metal articles imported by the United States?
The United States imported specialty metal articles worth $195.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 135 countries worldwide, with 23% of world imports. The value was up 138% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty metal articles to the United States?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($111.0 million), followed by Chile (17%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty metal articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $73.46 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $85.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty metal articles to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $90.8 million in 2017 to $195.0 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $105.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export specialty metal articles?
Yes. The United States exported $160.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Germany and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $34.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty metal articles?
The HS code for specialty metal articles is subheading 8112.99. It sits in HS chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8112 page.
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