Gold compounds trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in gold compounds was worth $1.98 billion in 2024, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 78% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $1.98B | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.97B | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.85B | 253 t |
| 2021 | $2.03B | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.51B | 526 t |
| 2019 | $1.40B | 321 t |
| 2018 | $1.27B | 835 t |
| 2017 | $1.11B | 1.2K t |
Top gold compounds exporting countries
Exports are led by Switzerland (24%), Japan (19%) and the United States (12%). 62 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 55%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $480.0M | 24% |
| Japan | $376.4M | 19% |
| United States | $240.4M | 12% |
| Germany | $183.8M | 9.3% |
| South Korea | $132.4M | 6.7% |
| Australia | $103.3M | 5.2% |
| Indonesia | $83.5M | 4.2% |
| Hong Kong | $73.3M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $62.5M | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $55.4M | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30.3M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $22.0M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 23% of world imports, ahead of France and Singapore. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 44% across 112 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $454.6M | 23% |
| France | $228.1M | 12% |
| Singapore | $196.8M | 10% |
| Vietnam | $183.9M | 9.3% |
| Taiwan | $155.4M | 7.9% |
| Thailand | $109.7M | 5.5% |
| Malaysia | $85.7M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $79.0M | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $58.9M | 3% |
| Mexico | $53.1M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $46.4M | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34.4M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $674.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $49,563.62 per kg and the United States $178.67 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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The shipment records behind Gold compounds (HS 2843.30) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2843.30: Gold compounds. HS 2843 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most gold compounds?
Switzerland exported $480.0 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Japan (19%) and the United States (12%). In all, 62 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most gold compounds?
India imported $454.6 million in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of France (12%) and Singapore (10%). The top three importers together take 44%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in gold compounds?
It was worth $1.98 billion in 2024, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 78% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.03 billion. 62 countries reported exports and 112 reported imports.
What is the average price of gold compounds per kg?
The world average declared value was about $674.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $49,563.62 per kg and the United States $178.67 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for gold compounds?
The HS code for gold compounds is subheading 2843.30, 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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