Tantalum scrap imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $42.4 million of tantalum scrap in 2024 (394 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 48 countries. That is 17% less 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 | $42.4M | 394 t |
| 2023 | $51.3M | 513 t |
| 2022 | $40.3M | 711 t |
| 2021 | $25.1M | 437 t |
| 2020 | $24.6M | 532 t |
| 2019 | $33.2M | 561 t |
| 2018 | $49.2M | 671 t |
| 2017 | $43.4M | 612 t |
Where the United States imports tantalum scrap from
Most of the value came from Japan (21%), Canada (20%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $8.9M | 21% |
| Canada | $8.6M | 20% |
| China | $8.1M | 19% |
| South Korea | $3.7M | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 8% |
| Indonesia | $3.1M | 7.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| Israel | $1.6M | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $606K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $107.69 per kg, close to the world average of $108.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tantalum scrap exports from the United States
The United States exported $29.4 million of tantalum scrap in 2024 (206 tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 40 countries. The largest buyer markets were Kazakhstan (31%), Mexico (23%), Japan (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $9.0M | 31% |
| Mexico | $6.8M | 23% |
| Japan | $5.7M | 19% |
| Canada | $3.8M | 13% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $518K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $247K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $38K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $37K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States tantalum scrap imports (HS 8103.30): 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 8103.30: Tantalum: waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of tantalum scrap imported by the United States?
The United States imported tantalum scrap worth $42.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 394 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 48 countries worldwide, with 35% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply tantalum scrap to the United States?
Japan was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Canada (20%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of tantalum scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $107.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $108.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tantalum scrap to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.4 million in 2017 to $42.4 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $51.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export tantalum scrap?
Yes. The United States exported $29.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Mexico and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tantalum scrap?
The HS code for tantalum scrap is subheading 8103.30. 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 8103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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