Zirconium ores and concentrates (HS 261510)
Zirconium ores and concentrates (HS 261510) has 366 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Nov 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Zirconium ores and concentrates is DEMOSA OPACANTES MEXICO SA DE CV, with 48 shipments, followed by RIO TINTO IRON & TITANIUM AMERICA DIVISION OF HIGH PURITY IRON INC and COLOROBBIA MEXICO S A DE C V. The leading supplier is GRANDE COTE OPERATIONS SA, with 81 shipments, followed by TRONOX MINERAL SANDS PTY LTD and RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD. Goods originate mainly from SOUTH AFRICA and SENEGAL, arriving primarily at CHARLESTON, SC. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Zirconium ores and concentrates (HS 261510), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is TRONOX MINERAL SANDS PTY LTD → DEMOSA OPACANTES MEXICO SA DE CV with 37 shipments, followed by RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD → RIO TINTO IRON & TITANIUM AMERICA DIVISION OF HIGH PURITY IRON… (37) and FIB BELGIUM SA → KISWIRE PINE BLUFF INC (22).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| DEMOSA OPACANTES MEXICO SA DE CV | 48 |
| RIO TINTO IRON & TITANIUM AMERICA DIVISION OF HIGH PURITY IRON INC | 40 |
| COLOROBBIA MEXICO S A DE C V | 34 |
| TREBOL USA LLC | 27 |
| IMERYS FUSED MINERALS GREENEVILLE | 25 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GRANDE COTE OPERATIONS SA | 81 |
| TRONOX MINERAL SANDS PTY LTD | 76 |
| RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD | 52 |
| GRANDE COTE OPERATIONS | 34 |
| FIB BELGIUM SA | 22 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SOUTH AFRICA | 145 |
| SENEGAL | 139 |
| AUSTRALIA | 30 |
| BELGIUM | 26 |
| ITALY | 5 |
| FRANCE | 4 |
| GERMANY | 3 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 3 |
| BAHAMAS | 2 |
| INDONESIA | 2 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | 117 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 63 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 56 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 54 |
| MIAMI, FL | 25 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 14 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 11 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 11 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 6 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 3 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 261510 — Zirconium ores and concentrates. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Zirconium ores and concentrates
Who imports Zirconium ores and concentrates (HS 261510)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Zirconium ores and concentrates include DEMOSA OPACANTES MEXICO SA DE CV, RIO TINTO IRON & TITANIUM AMERICA DIVISION OF HIGH PURITY IRON INC, COLOROBBIA MEXICO S A DE C V, TREBOL USA LLC, and IMERYS FUSED MINERALS GREENEVILLE.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Zirconium ores and concentrates?
DEMOSA OPACANTES MEXICO SA DE CV is the largest U.S. importer of Zirconium ores and concentrates (HS 261510), with 48 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Zirconium ores and concentrates?
Leading suppliers shipping Zirconium ores and concentrates (HS 261510) to the U.S. include GRANDE COTE OPERATIONS SA, TRONOX MINERAL SANDS PTY LTD, RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD, GRANDE COTE OPERATIONS, and FIB BELGIUM SA.
How many U.S. shipments of Zirconium ores and concentrates are there?
ImportDoor has 366 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 261510, spanning Nov 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Zirconium ores and concentrates imported from?
Zirconium ores and concentrates is imported into the U.S. primarily from SOUTH AFRICA, SENEGAL, and AUSTRALIA.
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