How much bismuth does China produce and export?
China is the largest producer of bismuth: 14,000 tonnes in 2025, 86% of the world's 16,280 tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the largest exporter by value: $26.8 million in 2024, 52% of world exports of bismuth of more than 99.99% purity, including waste and scrap (HS 810610) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Germany, which takes 35% of its bismuth exports by value.
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China's bismuth production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14,000 tonnes | 86% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
China's bismuth exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $26.8 million | 52% | 2,968 t | $9,028 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 810610 (Bismuth, more than 99.99% bismuth, including waste and scrap).
Where China's bismuth goes
| Destination | Value | Share of China's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9M | 35% |
| India | $5M | 17% |
| United States | $3M | 10% |
| Japan | $2M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $2M | 6.1% |
China as a buyer of bismuth
China imported $3.8 million of bismuth of more than 99.99% purity, including waste and scrap (HS 810610) in 2024, 7.3% of world imports, ranked #5. Largest sources: United States (70%), South Korea (21%), Netherlands (5.9%), Japan (2.2%), Belgium (<0.1%).
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