How much zirconium does United States produce and export?
United States is the 5th largest producer of zirconium: 100,000 tonnes in 2025, 8.3% of the world's 1.2 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $54.6 million in 2024, 3.2% of world exports of zirconium ore and concentrate (HS 261510) (CEPII BACI).
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United States's zirconium production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 100,000 tonnes | 8.3% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
United States's zirconium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $54.6 million | 3.2% | 22,935 t | $2,382 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 261510 (Zirconium ores and concentrates).
United States as a buyer of zirconium
United States imported $60 million of zirconium ore and concentrate (HS 261510) in 2024, 3.5% of world imports, ranked #5. Largest sources: South Africa (44%), Australia (33%), Senegal (16%), Mozambique (2.3%), Gambia (1.6%).
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