Precious metal amalgams trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in precious metal amalgams was worth $5.20 billion in 2024, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 67% since 2017, and down 24% 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 | $5.20B | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.81B | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.47B | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.13B | 934 t |
| 2020 | $7.17B | 827 t |
| 2019 | $4.68B | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.40B | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.11B | 1.5K t |
Top precious metal amalgams exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (31%), Japan (26%) and the United States (15%). 70 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 72%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.61B | 31% |
| Japan | $1.37B | 26% |
| United States | $755.3M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $475.4M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $228.2M | 4.4% |
| China | $144.5M | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $134.1M | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $111.1M | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $87.1M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $66.3M | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $62.2M | 1.2% |
| Argentina | $29.6M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Poland. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 144 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $974.9M | 19% |
| Germany | $571.2M | 11% |
| Poland | $487.2M | 9.4% |
| Mexico | $413.8M | 8% |
| Sweden | $352.1M | 6.8% |
| China | $251.4M | 4.8% |
| France | $234.4M | 4.5% |
| North Macedonia | $173.5M | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $169.7M | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $169.1M | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $148.9M | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $126.6M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3,778.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $9,080.68 per kg and Ireland $1,371.81 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 2843.90: Inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, n.e.c.: amalgams. HS 2843 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most precious metal amalgams?
Germany exported $1.61 billion in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by Japan (26%) and the United States (15%). In all, 70 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most precious metal amalgams?
India imported $974.9 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany (11%) and Poland (9%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in precious metal amalgams?
It was worth $5.20 billion in 2024, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 67% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $8.47 billion. 70 countries reported exports and 144 reported imports.
What is the average price of precious metal amalgams per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3,778.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $9,080.68 per kg and Ireland $1,371.81 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 precious metal amalgams?
The HS code for precious metal amalgams is subheading 2843.90, 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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