Gold semi-manufactured forms trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in gold semi-manufactured forms was worth $105.55 billion in 2024, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 86% since 2017, and down 17% 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 | $105.55B | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $126.57B | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $126.83B | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $103.72B | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $125.91B | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $107.44B | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $91.68B | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $56.74B | 1.4K t |
Top gold semi-manufactured forms exporting countries
Australia is the largest exporter with 14% of world exports, followed by Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The top three supply 33% between them, out of 123 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $14.46B | 14% |
| Switzerland | $11.86B | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $8.73B | 8.3% |
| South Africa | $7.54B | 7.2% |
| Hong Kong | $5.83B | 5.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $5.65B | 5.4% |
| Singapore | $4.86B | 4.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $4.64B | 4.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $3.46B | 3.3% |
| Germany | $3.42B | 3.2% |
| Uganda | $3.38B | 3.2% |
| Japan | $3.15B | 3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United Kingdom (31%), Singapore (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). 158 countries imported it, and the top three take 55% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $32.29B | 31% |
| Singapore | $13.93B | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.67B | 11% |
| Switzerland | $7.85B | 7.4% |
| Hong Kong | $5.60B | 5.3% |
| United States | $4.94B | 4.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $4.37B | 4.1% |
| China | $4.15B | 3.9% |
| Italy | $3.03B | 2.9% |
| Germany | $2.23B | 2.1% |
| Cambodia | $2.19B | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $1.52B | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $50,161.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Kazakhstan averaged $83,068.59 per kg and Singapore $37,038.21 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 7108.13: Metals: gold, semi-manufactured. HS 7108 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most gold semi-manufactured forms?
Australia exported $14.46 billion in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (11%) and the United Kingdom (8%). In all, 123 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most gold semi-manufactured forms?
The United Kingdom imported $32.29 billion in 2024, 31% of world imports, ahead of Singapore (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three importers together take 55%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in gold semi-manufactured forms?
It was worth $105.55 billion in 2024, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 86% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $126.83 billion. 123 countries reported exports and 158 reported imports.
What is the average price of gold semi-manufactured forms per kg?
The world average declared value was about $50,161.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Kazakhstan averaged $83,068.59 per kg and Singapore $37,038.21 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 gold semi-manufactured forms?
The HS code for gold semi-manufactured forms is subheading 7108.13, in chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7108 page.
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