Platinum catalyst mesh trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in platinum catalyst mesh was worth $709.6 million in 2024, about 115 tonnes. That is an increase of 34% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $709.6M | 115 t |
| 2023 | $720.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $839.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.07B | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $833.4M | 931 t |
| 2019 | $740.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $669.5M | 26 t |
| 2017 | $529.0M | 711 t |
Top platinum catalyst mesh exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 49% of world exports, followed by the United Kingdom and Brazil. The top three supply 76% between them, out of 53 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $349.0M | 49% |
| United Kingdom | $109.9M | 16% |
| Brazil | $84.0M | 12% |
| Norway | $49.0M | 6.9% |
| Russia | $20.3M | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $12.5M | 1.8% |
| France | $11.6M | 1.6% |
| Pakistan | $8.3M | 1.2% |
| Australia | $7.1M | 1% |
| United States | $6.8M | 1% |
| Finland | $5.9M | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $5.1M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Poland and Australia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 84 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $127.5M | 18% |
| Poland | $68.5M | 9.7% |
| Australia | $42.2M | 6% |
| France | $41.5M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $27.9M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $27.9M | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $25.3M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $22.3M | 3.1% |
| Pakistan | $21.4M | 3% |
| Uzbekistan | $20.1M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $19.4M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $19.3M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6,186.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Norway averaged $35,963.85 per kg and Singapore $9,830.97 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 7115.10: Metal: catalysts in the form of wire cloth or grill, of platinum. HS 7115 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most platinum catalyst mesh?
Germany exported $349.0 million in 2024, 49% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and Brazil (12%). In all, 53 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most platinum catalyst mesh?
Germany imported $127.5 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Poland (10%) and Australia (6%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in platinum catalyst mesh?
It was worth $709.6 million in 2024, about 115 tonnes. That is an increase of 34% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.07 billion. 53 countries reported exports and 84 reported imports.
What is the average price of platinum catalyst mesh per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6,186.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Norway averaged $35,963.85 per kg and Singapore $9,830.97 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 platinum catalyst mesh?
The HS code for platinum catalyst mesh is subheading 7115.10, 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 7115 page.
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