Unwrought tungsten imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unwrought tungsten by the United States reached $15.2 million in 2024 (336 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 107 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $15.2M | 336 t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 363 t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 269 t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 173 t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 179 t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 235 t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 201 t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 253 t |
Where the United States imports unwrought tungsten from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.6M | 90% |
| Hong Kong | $880K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $406K | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $156K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $63K | 0.4% |
| Israel | $58K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $23K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 0% |
| Canada | $6K | 0% |
| Japan | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.33 per kg, 35% above the world average of $33.62. 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.
Unwrought tungsten exports from the United States
Exports of unwrought tungsten by the United States reached $10.9 million in 2024 (496 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 44 countries. The largest buyer markets were Taiwan (48%), Vietnam (24%), Canada (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $5.3M | 48% |
| Vietnam | $2.6M | 24% |
| Canada | $1.7M | 15% |
| China | $222K | 2% |
| Mexico | $193K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $150K | 1.4% |
| North Macedonia | $99K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $74K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $72K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $68K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States unwrought tungsten imports (HS 8101.94): 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 8101.94: Tungsten (wolfram): unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering.
Common questions
What is the value of unwrought tungsten imported by the United States?
The United States imported unwrought tungsten worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 336 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 107 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply unwrought tungsten to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by Hong Kong (6%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of unwrought tungsten per kg?
The average declared import value was about $45.33 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $33.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unwrought tungsten to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. The peak was 2023 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export unwrought tungsten?
Yes. The United States exported $10.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Taiwan, Vietnam and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for unwrought tungsten?
The HS code for unwrought tungsten is subheading 8101.94. 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 8101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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