How much bismuth does Japan produce and export?
Japan is the 3rd largest producer of bismuth: 500 tonnes in 2025, 3.1% of the world's 16,280 tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $1.7 million in 2024, 3.4% of world exports of bismuth of more than 99.99% purity, including waste and scrap (HS 810610) (CEPII BACI).
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Japan's bismuth production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 500 tonnes | 3.1% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Japan's bismuth exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.7 million | 3.4% | 161 t | $10,782 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 810610 (Bismuth, more than 99.99% bismuth, including waste and scrap).
Japan as a buyer of bismuth
Japan imported $2.9 million of bismuth of more than 99.99% purity, including waste and scrap (HS 810610) in 2024, 5.5% of world imports, ranked #6.
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