UN Comtrade • Latest complete year: 2024
81 - Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof (HS 81)
Global exports
$21.57B
Global imports
$25.21B
Top exporter share
24.6%
Top importer share
18.7%
- In 2024, global exports of HS2 81 (Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof) reached $21.6B.
- Global imports for this product category stood at $25.2B in 2024.
- China was the leading exporter, accounting for $5.3B, or 24.6% of global exports.
- The United States was a significant exporter, contributing $3.8B, representing 17.6% of the total.
- As an importer, China led with $4.7B, making up 18.7% of global imports.
- The United States was also a top importer, with $3.7B, or 14.7% of total imports.
Overview of Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof (HS2 81) Trade in 2024
In 2024, the global market for Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof (HS2 81) recorded total exports of $21.6B and total imports of $25.2B. This category encompasses a range of metals and related articles. China emerged as a dominant force in this trade, being both the top exporter and a leading importer. The United States also played a crucial role, ranking among the top exporters and importers for these products.
See also: ChinaUnited States
Key Exporters and Importers of HS2 81 Products
China led global exports of HS2 81 products in 2024, with its exports valued at $5.3B, representing 24.6% of the global total. The United States followed with $3.8B (17.6% share), while Germany and United Kingdom were also notable exporters. On the import side, China again topped the list, importing $4.7B (18.7% share). The United States imported $3.7B (14.7% share), followed by Germany, France, and Rep. of Korea.
See also: GermanyUnited KingdomFrance
Quick insights
- China is the top exporter (24.6% of reported exports).
- China is the top importer (18.7% of reported imports).
- Top 3 exporter concentration: 50.9%.
- Top 5 exporter concentration: 63.8%.
Notes: Shares are relative to reported totals in the dataset for the selected year.
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Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof - product groups (4-digit) by top countries (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Top 10 countries with the leading 6 product groups (4-digit); remainder grouped as Other.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof - country rank by trade value (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Ranks show the top 10 countries by latest-year value (rank 1 is largest).
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Global export trend
Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Annual reported exports across available years.
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
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HS4 drilldown
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HS4 subcategories within HS 81 for 2024 (partner = World). Values are summed across reporting economies; coverage varies by reporter and year.
Exports
Coverage vs HS2: 95.5%
Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof - top 4-digit product groups by export share (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by export value.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8108 | Titanium; articles thereof, inc… | $7.96B | 36.9% |
| 8112 | Beryllium, chromium, hafnium, r… | $2.72B | 12.6% |
| 8105 | Cobalt; mattes and other interm… | $2.19B | 10.2% |
| 8104 | Magnesium; articles thereof, in… | $2.13B | 9.9% |
| 8101 | Tungsten (wolfram); articles th… | $1.19B | 5.5% |
| 8111 | Manganese; articles thereof, in… | $1.04B | 4.8% |
| 8113 | Cermets; articles thereof, incl… | $919.20M | 4.3% |
| 8102 | Molybdenum; articles thereof, i… | $905.41M | 4.2% |
| 8103 | Tantalum; articles thereof, inc… | $712.33M | 3.3% |
| 8109 | Zirconium; articles thereof, in… | $394.95M | 1.8% |
| 8110 | Antimony; articles thereof, inc… | $338.10M | 1.6% |
| 8106 | Bismuth; articles thereof, incl… | $92.42M | 0.4% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
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| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8112 | Beryllium, chromium, hafnium, r… | 15.2% | $2.72B |
| 8110 | Antimony; articles thereof, inc… | 11.9% | $338.10M |
| 8102 | Molybdenum; articles thereof, i… | 9.8% | $905.41M |
| 8109 | Zirconium; articles thereof, in… | 9.0% | $394.95M |
| 8101 | Tungsten (wolfram); articles th… | 6.4% | $1.19B |
| 8108 | Titanium; articles thereof, inc… | 4.4% | $7.96B |
| 8104 | Magnesium; articles thereof, in… | 3.5% | $2.13B |
| 8103 | Tantalum; articles thereof, inc… | 2.0% | $712.33M |
Imports
Coverage vs HS2: 98.3%
Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof - top 4-digit product groups by import share (Imports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by import value.
Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8108 | Titanium; articles thereof, inc… | $8.29B | 32.9% |
| 8105 | Cobalt; mattes and other interm… | $5.12B | 20.3% |
| 8112 | Beryllium, chromium, hafnium, r… | $2.54B | 10.1% |
| 8104 | Magnesium; articles thereof, in… | $1.98B | 7.9% |
| 8101 | Tungsten (wolfram); articles th… | $1.35B | 5.4% |
| 8111 | Manganese; articles thereof, in… | $1.17B | 4.7% |
| 8102 | Molybdenum; articles thereof, i… | $1.08B | 4.3% |
| 8113 | Cermets; articles thereof, incl… | $1.07B | 4.3% |
| 8110 | Antimony; articles thereof, inc… | $807.21M | 3.2% |
| 8103 | Tantalum; articles thereof, inc… | $778.06M | 3.1% |
| 8109 | Zirconium; articles thereof, in… | $504.24M | 2.0% |
| 8106 | Bismuth; articles thereof, incl… | $84.34M | 0.3% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
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| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8110 | Antimony; articles thereof, inc… | 22.5% | $807.21M |
| 8112 | Beryllium, chromium, hafnium, r… | 13.7% | $2.54B |
| 8102 | Molybdenum; articles thereof, i… | 8.0% | $1.08B |
| 8109 | Zirconium; articles thereof, in… | 5.7% | $504.24M |
| 8101 | Tungsten (wolfram); articles th… | 3.6% | $1.35B |
| 8105 | Cobalt; mattes and other interm… | 3.3% | $5.12B |
| 8108 | Titanium; articles thereof, inc… | 2.5% | $8.29B |
| 8104 | Magnesium; articles thereof, in… | 2.3% | $1.98B |
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Top exporters
Top trade routes
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| Exporter | Importer | Value | Share of exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| China (CHN) | Netherlands (NLD) | $746.08M | 3.5% |
| China (CHN) | USA (USA) | $743.95M | 3.4% |
| USA (USA) | United Kingdom (GBR) | $503.47M | 2.3% |
| Germany (DEU) | USA (USA) | $477.91M | 2.2% |
| Japan (JPN) | USA (USA) | $457.09M | 2.1% |
| China (CHN) | Rep. of Korea (KOR) | $451.12M | 2.1% |
| China (CHN) | Japan (JPN) | $439.36M | 2.0% |
| China, Hong Kong SAR (HKG) | China (CHN) | $437.15M | 2.0% |
| USA (USA) | France (FRA) | $425.59M | 2.0% |
| United Kingdom (GBR) | USA (USA) | $342.07M | 1.6% |
| China (CHN) | Canada (CAN) | $321.85M | 1.5% |
| USA (USA) | Germany (DEU) | $316.53M | 1.5% |
| USA (USA) | Mexico (MEX) | $315.86M | 1.5% |
| China (CHN) | India (IND) | $300.16M | 1.4% |
| USA (USA) | Canada (CAN) | $289.66M | 1.3% |
Data notes & methodology
Source: UN Comtrade
Exports total: $21.57B • Imports total: $25.21B
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