Strontium carbonate imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of strontium carbonate by the United States reached $10.0 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 83 countries for imports of this product. That is 36% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 8.4K t |
Where the United States imports strontium carbonate from
Germany alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.8M | 68% |
| Mexico | $2.8M | 28% |
| Canada | $178K | 1.8% |
| China | $117K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $106K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, 48% above the world average of $1.29. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States strontium carbonate imports (HS 2836.92): 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 2836.92: Carbonates: strontium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of strontium carbonate imported by the United States?
The United States imported strontium carbonate worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 83 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply strontium carbonate to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Mexico (28%) and Canada (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of strontium carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of strontium carbonate to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for strontium carbonate?
The HS code for strontium carbonate is subheading 2836.92. 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 2836 page.
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