🇺🇸 United States imports of tungsten ore: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $40.6 million of tungsten ore in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 50 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $102.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of tungsten ore by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $38.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $48.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $35.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $38.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $57.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $102.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $75.8M | 4.6K t |
Where the United States imports tungsten ore from
One supplier dominates: Bolivia accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | $20.9M | 52% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $6.8M | 17% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $6.6M | 16% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $2.2M | 5.5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.6M | 4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $765K | 1.9% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $623K | 1.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $512K | 1.3% |
| 🇲🇳 Mongolia | $405K | 1% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $31K | 0.1% |
Average import price of tungsten ore
The average declared value was about $17.37 per kg, 73% above the world average of $10.03. 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.
The United States also exports tungsten ore
The United States exported $4.4 million of tungsten ore in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. One buyer market dominates: Vietnam accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $3.7M | 84% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $318K | 7.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $228K | 5.2% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $24K | 0.6% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $23K | 0.5% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $22K | 0.5% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $13K | 0.3% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $11K | 0.2% |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | $9K | 0.2% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $9K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2611: Tungsten ores and concentrates.
Tungsten ore trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of tungsten ore imported by the United States?
The United States imported tungsten ore worth $40.6 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import tungsten ore from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Bolivia (52%), Spain (17%), Portugal (16%).
What is the average import price of tungsten ore in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $17.37 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $10.03 per kg.
Does the United States export tungsten ore?
Yes. The United States exported tungsten ore worth $4.4 million in 2024, mainly to Vietnam, Austria, United Kingdom.
What is the HS code for tungsten ore?
Tungsten ore falls under HS heading 2611 (Tungsten ores and concentrates). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading tungsten ore with the United States?
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