How much bismuth does United States export?
It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $4.1 million in 2024, 8% of world exports of bismuth of more than 99.99% purity, including waste and scrap (HS 810610) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 64% of its bismuth exports by value.
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United States's bismuth exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $4.1 million | 8% | 156 t | $26,418 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 810610 (Bismuth, more than 99.99% bismuth, including waste and scrap).
Where United States's bismuth goes
| Destination | Value | Share of United States's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3M | 64% |
| Mexico | $419,883 | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $346,659 | 8.4% |
| Germany | $197,233 | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $145,377 | 3.5% |
United States as a buyer of bismuth
United States imported $12.4 million of bismuth of more than 99.99% purity, including waste and scrap (HS 810610) in 2024, 24% of world imports, ranked #1. Largest sources: South Korea (64%), China (22%), Japan (9.1%), Mexico (1.3%), Germany (0.8%).
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