Tungstates imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $65.2 million of tungstates in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 88 countries. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $83.6 million.
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 | $65.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $74.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $83.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $58.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $53.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $65.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $77.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $56.1M | 2.7K t |
Where the United States imports tungstates from
Most of the value came from China (44%), Germany (24%), Taiwan (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.4M | 44% |
| Germany | $15.9M | 24% |
| Taiwan | $6.3M | 9.7% |
| India | $5.2M | 7.9% |
| Vietnam | $4.1M | 6.2% |
| Philippines | $3.5M | 5.4% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $345K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $47K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $22K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.22 per kg, close to the world average of $22.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tungstates exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported tungstates worth $4.8 million (138 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 36 countries. China alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+960% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 61% |
| Denmark | $702K | 15% |
| Belgium | $420K | 8.7% |
| South Korea | $243K | 5.1% |
| Malaysia | $128K | 2.7% |
| Guatemala | $98K | 2% |
| Peru | $86K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $51K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $34K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $32K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States tungstates imports (HS 2841.80): 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 2841.80: Salts: tungstates (wolframates).
Common questions
What is the value of tungstates imported by the United States?
The United States imported tungstates worth $65.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 88 countries worldwide, with 31% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply tungstates to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($28.4 million), followed by Germany (24%) and Taiwan (10%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of tungstates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.22 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $22.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tungstates to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.1 million in 2017 to $65.2 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $83.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export tungstates?
Yes. The United States exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Denmark and Belgium. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $60.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tungstates?
The HS code for tungstates is subheading 2841.80. 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 2841 page.
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