Unwrought tantalum imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $96.0 million of unwrought tantalum in 2024 (220 tonnes). It ranks 1st of 58 countries for imports of this product. That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $276.4 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 | $96.0M | 220 t |
| 2023 | $123.3M | 323 t |
| 2022 | $276.4M | 714 t |
| 2021 | $187.0M | 534 t |
| 2020 | $143.7M | 420 t |
| 2019 | $168.9M | 442 t |
| 2018 | $173.8M | 556 t |
| 2017 | $160.0M | 548 t |
Where the United States imports unwrought tantalum from
The largest suppliers were Germany (32%), China (17%), Kazakhstan (16%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+602% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $31.1M | 32% |
| China | $16.1M | 17% |
| Kazakhstan | $15.2M | 16% |
| Thailand | $15.2M | 16% |
| Japan | $13.8M | 14% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 1.5% |
| Israel | $264K | 0.3% |
| France | $253K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $173K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $436.54 per kg, close to the world average of $421.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unwrought tantalum exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported unwrought tantalum worth $72.2 million (151 tonnes). It ranks 1st of 37 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $53.5M | 74% |
| Japan | $8.0M | 11% |
| Israel | $3.0M | 4.2% |
| El Salvador | $2.1M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $688K | 1% |
| France | $589K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $420K | 0.6% |
| China | $88K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States unwrought tantalum imports (HS 8103.20): 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 8103.20: Tantalum: unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering, powders.
Common questions
What is the value of unwrought tantalum imported by the United States?
The United States imported unwrought tantalum worth $96.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 220 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 58 countries worldwide, with 28% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply unwrought tantalum to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($31.1 million), followed by China (17%) and Kazakhstan (16%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 602% on the year.
What is the average import price of unwrought tantalum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $436.54 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $421.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unwrought tantalum to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $160.0 million in 2017 to $96.0 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $276.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $166.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export unwrought tantalum?
Yes. The United States exported $72.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Japan and Israel. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $23.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for unwrought tantalum?
The HS code for unwrought tantalum is subheading 8103.20. 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.
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