Latest HS2 sector trade
$26.3BReported global valueHS2 sector corridor intelligence
Other base metals
trade corridors
HS2 81 (Other base metals) · leading exporter-to-importer routes
Explore reported trade routes for HS2 81 (Other base metals), ranked by the latest trade value and paired with three-year growth, HS6 coverage, distance, and FTA context.
The route picture at a glanceLatest reported year · 2024
HS2 corridors shown
25Leading sector routesHS6 products in sector
48Classifications inside HS2Top five route share
20.2%Of latest HS2 sector tradeLatest reported year
2,024HS2 81 (Other base metals) coverageThe HS2 81 (Other base metals) corridor read
Democratic Republic of the Congo to China leads reported Other base metals trade routes.
HS2 81 (Other base metals) trade is distributed across the displayed exporter-to-importer relationships, with the largest lanes separated from the fastest-growing ones for clearer research. Read the HS2 81 (Other base metals) overview ↗
Leading route$2.9B-11.4% three-year growth
Top HS2 81 (Other base metals) corridors
Where HS2 81 (Other base metals) trade moves
These are the leading exporter-to-importer routes for HS2 81 (Other base metals). Growth and access are supporting context, not forecasts or tariff recommendations. Review the data sources ↗
HS2 81 (Other base metals) exporter-to-importer relationshipsTop 25 by value
| Rank | Exporter | Importer | Trade value | 3-year growth | Market share | HS6 products | Distance | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Democratic Republic of the CongoCOD | ChinaCHN | $2.9B | -11.4% | 11.2% | 2 | 11,798 km | Not reported |
| 2 | ChinaCHN | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $773.1M | +22.6% | 2.9% | 42 | 11,883 km | Not reported |
| 3 | ChinaCHN | Republic of KoreaKOR | $581.4M | -2.3% | 2.2% | 42 | 867 km | Reported |
| 4 | ChinaCHN | NetherlandsNLD | $551.9M | -5.8% | 2.1% | 37 | 8,894 km | Not reported |
| 5 | JapanJPN | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $476.9M | +22.8% | 1.8% | 40 | 10,872 km | Not reported |
| 6 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | United KingdomGBR | $476.5M | +30.5% | 1.8% | 42 | 5,585 km | Not reported |
| 7 | GermanyDEU | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $457.7M | +20.5% | 1.7% | 38 | 6,402 km | Not reported |
| 8 | ChinaCHN | JapanJPN | $449.8M | -8.1% | 1.7% | 39 | 1,763 km | Not reported |
| 9 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | FranceFRA | $434.6M | +39.4% | 1.7% | 38 | 5,852 km | Not reported |
| 10 | RussiaRUS | GermanyDEU | $389.3M | +20.6% | 1.5% | 46 | 1,614 km | Not reported |
| 11 | United KingdomGBR | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $335.4M | +29.3% | 1.3% | 40 | 5,585 km | Not reported |
| 12 | AustriaAUT | GermanyDEU | $332.9M | -0.2% | 1.3% | 37 | 524 km | Reported |
| 13 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | GermanyDEU | $332.0M | +18.7% | 1.3% | 41 | 6,402 km | Not reported |
| 14 | ChinaCHN | GermanyDEU | $325.2M | +6.9% | 1.2% | 39 | 8,415 km | Not reported |
| 15 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | ChinaCHN | $319.5M | +5.5% | 1.2% | 34 | 11,883 km | Not reported |
| 16 | ChinaCHN | IndiaIND | $318.7M | +7.4% | 1.2% | 33 | 4,252 km | Not reported |
| 17 | ChinaCHN | CanadaCAN | $314.4M | +5% | 1.2% | 40 | 11,441 km | Not reported |
| 18 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | MexicoMEX | $290.7M | +11.2% | 1.1% | 40 | 3,359 km | Reported |
| 19 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | CanadaCAN | $266.1M | +4.7% | 1% | 45 | 556 km | Reported |
| 20 | ChinaCHN | United KingdomGBR | $254.5M | +41.5% | 1% | 37 | 9,217 km | Not reported |
| 21 | CanadaCAN | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $253.7M | +15.7% | 1% | 37 | 556 km | Reported |
| 22 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | Republic of KoreaKOR | $243.4M | +15.9% | 0.9% | 41 | 11,077 km | Reported |
| 23 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | JapanJPN | $241.5M | +31.1% | 0.9% | 39 | 10,872 km | Not reported |
| 24 | GermanyDEU | FranceFRA | $226.8M | +10.6% | 0.9% | 42 | 881 km | Reported |
| 25 | ChinaCHN | RussiaRUS | $220.9M | -1.2% | 0.8% | 29 | 6,831 km | Not reported |
Movement to watch
Growth leaders for HS2 81 (Other base metals)
The strongest three-year growth rates are starting points for investigation. Check the underlying value and route conditions together. Read the methodology ↗
China to United Kingdom+41.5% growth · $254.5M latest value · 1% share
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands to France+39.4% growth · $434.6M latest value · 1.7% share
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands to Japan+31.1% growth · $241.5M latest value · 0.9% share
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands to United Kingdom+30.5% growth · $476.5M latest value · 1.8% share
United Kingdom to USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands+29.3% growth · $335.4M latest value · 1.3% share
Access comparison
Reported FTA context across HS2 81 (Other base metals) routes
Compare route value where a reported free-trade agreement indicator is available. Missing access context remains unavailable. Check coverage ↗
FTA reported
$2.2B
7 displayed corridors with average three-year growth of +7.9%.
FTA not reported
$9.6B
18 displayed corridors with average three-year growth of +15.3%.
How to read this view
How to read the HS2 81 (Other base metals) corridor view
Trade value identifies observed scale. Growth shows change over the available comparison period. Distance, FTA status, and product counts provide supporting route context. See how indicators are calculated ↗
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-28). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.