Colloidal precious metals trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in colloidal precious metals was worth $157.8 million in 2024, about 849 tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and up 3% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157.8M | 849 t |
| 2023 | $153.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $156.0M | 223 t |
| 2021 | $287.1M | 411 t |
| 2020 | $369.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $202.9M | 592 t |
| 2018 | $150.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $162.7M | 377 t |
Top colloidal precious metals exporting countries
Exports are led by China (25%), Romania (18%) and Italy (11%). 60 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 54%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.8M | 25% |
| Romania | $28.1M | 18% |
| Italy | $17.7M | 11% |
| Japan | $14.4M | 9.1% |
| United States | $13.5M | 8.5% |
| Hong Kong | $6.5M | 4.1% |
| India | $5.8M | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $4.8M | 3% |
| Belgium | $4.0M | 2.6% |
| France | $3.5M | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $3.4M | 2.1% |
| Bulgaria | $2.5M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Taiwan is the biggest buyer with 28% of world imports, ahead of Italy and Costa Rica. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 54% across 115 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $44.0M | 28% |
| Italy | $30.8M | 20% |
| Costa Rica | $10.9M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $10.9M | 6.9% |
| United States | $10.7M | 6.8% |
| China | $9.2M | 5.8% |
| India | $7.9M | 5% |
| Belgium | $6.6M | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $3.9M | 2.5% |
| France | $2.7M | 1.7% |
| Bulgaria | $2.2M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $185.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $3,183.19 per kg and Romania $51.97 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2843.10: Colloidal precious metals: whether or not chemically defined. HS 2843 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most colloidal precious metals?
China exported $39.8 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Romania (18%) and Italy (11%). In all, 60 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most colloidal precious metals?
Taiwan imported $44.0 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of Italy (20%) and Costa Rica (7%). The top three importers together take 54%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in colloidal precious metals?
It was worth $157.8 million in 2024, about 849 tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2020 at $369.1 million. 60 countries reported exports and 115 reported imports.
What is the average price of colloidal precious metals per kg?
The world average declared value was about $185.90 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $3,183.19 per kg and Romania $51.97 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for colloidal precious metals?
The HS code for colloidal precious metals is subheading 2843.10, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2843 page.
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