How much beryllium does China produce and export?
China is the 3rd largest producer of beryllium: 77 tonnes in 2025, 18% of the world's 430 tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $63,926 in 2024, 0.2% of world exports of unwrought beryllium (HS 811212) (CEPII BACI).
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China's beryllium production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 77 tonnes | 18% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
China's beryllium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $63,926 | 0.2% | 5 t | $12,780 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 811212 (Beryllium, unwrought, including powders).
China as a buyer of beryllium
China imported $23.5 million of unwrought beryllium (HS 811212) in 2024, 86% of world imports, ranked #1. Largest sources: Kazakhstan (97%), Madagascar (1.8%), United States (0.5%), France (0.5%), Nigeria (0.2%).
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