Zirconium articles (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of zirconium articles (other) by the United States reached $148.7 million in 2024 (952 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 53 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $148.7M | 952 t |
| 2023 | $152.9M | 833 t |
| 2022 | $136.9M | 929 t |
| 2021 | $131.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $115.6M | 928 t |
| 2019 | $121.1M | 947 t |
| 2018 | $136.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $111.6M | 1.1K t |
Where the United States exports zirconium articles (other) to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (31%), South Korea (29%), United Kingdom (7%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $46.6M | 31% |
| South Korea | $43.0M | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $11.1M | 7.4% |
| Sweden | $9.2M | 6.2% |
| Spain | $8.9M | 6% |
| China | $5.2M | 3.5% |
| Argentina | $4.4M | 3% |
| Japan | $2.9M | 2% |
| Bulgaria | $2.6M | 1.8% |
| Ukraine | $2.5M | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $156.23 per kg, 185% above the world average of $54.76. 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.
Zirconium articles (other) imports to the United States
The United States imported $98.4 million of zirconium articles (other) in 2024 (595 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. France alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $78.7M | 80% |
| South Korea | $6.5M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $3.4M | 3.5% |
| China | $2.7M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $1.9M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $394K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $359K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $347K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $183K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States zirconium articles (other) exports (HS 8109.90): 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 8109.90: Zirconium: other than unwrought, n.e.c. in heading no. 8109.
Common questions
What is the value of zirconium articles (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported zirconium articles (other) worth $148.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 952 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 53 countries worldwide, with 36% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy zirconium articles (other) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($46.6 million), followed by South Korea (29%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average export price of zirconium articles (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $156.23 per kg in 2024, 185% above the world average of $54.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of zirconium articles (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $111.6 million in 2017 to $148.7 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $152.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $131.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import zirconium articles (other)?
Yes. The United States imported $98.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, South Korea and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $50.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for zirconium articles (other)?
The HS code for zirconium articles (other) is subheading 8109.90. 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 8109 page.
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