How much beryllium does United States produce and export?
United States is the largest producer of beryllium: 230 tonnes in 2025, 53% of the world's 430 tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $335,764 in 2024, 1.2% of world exports of unwrought beryllium (HS 811212) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 36% of its beryllium exports by value.
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United States's beryllium production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 230 tonnes | 53% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
United States's beryllium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $335,764 | 1.2% | 1.26 t | $267,115 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 811212 (Beryllium, unwrought, including powders).
Where United States's beryllium goes
United States as a buyer of beryllium
United States imported $1.7 million of unwrought beryllium (HS 811212) in 2024, 6.1% of world imports, ranked #2.
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