Specialty metal powder imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported specialty metal powder worth $331.5 million (802 tonnes). It ranks 1st of 85 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $331.5M | 802 t |
| 2023 | $293.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $203.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $90.9M | 462 t |
| 2020 | $130.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $162.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $201.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $164.2M | 1.7K t |
Where the United States imports specialty metal powder from
Most of the value came from Germany (41%), China (19%), Canada (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $135.9M | 41% |
| China | $63.7M | 19% |
| Canada | $26.8M | 8.1% |
| Japan | $17.1M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $16.5M | 5% |
| South Korea | $13.1M | 4% |
| Belgium | $11.5M | 3.5% |
| France | $9.7M | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $8.7M | 2.6% |
| Estonia | $8.1M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $413.58 per kg, 157% above the world average of $160.97. 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.
Specialty metal powder exports from the United States
The United States exported $93.4 million of specialty metal powder in 2024 (554 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 69 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Germany (33%), Taiwan (27%), Japan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+435% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $30.5M | 33% |
| Taiwan | $25.0M | 27% |
| Japan | $10.6M | 11% |
| Canada | $6.4M | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $5.3M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $4.4M | 4.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $4.1M | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| China | $1.4M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $794K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States specialty metal powder imports (HS 8112.92): 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 8112.92: Gallium, germanium, hafnium, indium, niobium (columbium), rhenium and vanadium: articles thereof, unwrought, including waste and scrap, powders.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty metal powder imported by the United States?
The United States imported specialty metal powder worth $331.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 802 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 85 countries worldwide, with 30% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty metal powder to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($135.9 million), followed by China (19%) and Canada (8%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty metal powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $413.58 per kg in 2024, 157% above the world average of $160.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialty metal powder to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $164.2 million in 2017 to $331.5 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $197.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export specialty metal powder?
Yes. The United States exported $93.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Taiwan and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $238.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty metal powder?
The HS code for specialty metal powder is subheading 8112.92. 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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