U.S. Imports For Consumption Of Ammonium Perrhenate, By Country Or Locality

This table presents detailed information on the quantities and values of ammonium perrhenate imported into the United States from various countries and localities. This data is crucial for understanding the supply chain dynamics of ammonium perrhenate, a compound used primarily in the production of rhenium metal and its alloys, which are essential in high-temperature superalloys for aerospace, electronics, and catalytic applications. Monitoring import trends helps industry stakeholders and policymakers assess market availability, price fluctuations, and potential supply risks associated with this critical mineral commodity.

Analysis of the data reveals a notable decline in total imports for consumption, with gross weight decreasing from 12,700 kilograms in 2022 to 7,050 kilograms in 2023, and the total value dropping from $6.63 million to $3.66 million. Canada remains the largest supplier, although its shipments fell from 3,170 kilograms valued at $1.68 million to 1,810 kilograms worth $1.11 million. Chile and Kazakhstan also experienced significant reductions in both volume and value, with Chile’s imports declining by more than half in weight, from 2,730 to 1,210 kilograms, and Kazakhstan’s dropping from 2,660 to 793 kilograms. Conversely, Germany showed an increase in gross weight imports from 542 to 911 kilograms and a value rise from $488,000 to $699,000, indicating a growing role in the U.S. ammonium perrhenate supply chain. Poland’s imports decreased moderately in weight but retained a substantial value, while imports from the Republic of Korea declined sharply. These shifts suggest a tightening market with changing supplier dynamics that could impact the availability and pricing of ammonium perrhenate in the U.S. industrial sector.