Unwrought rhodium trade by country: top importers and exporters
World trade in unwrought rhodium was worth $7.28 billion in 2024, about 50 tonnes. That is an increase of 420% since 2017, and down 27% 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 | $7.28B | 50 t |
| 2023 | $9.98B | 50 t |
| 2022 | $20.89B | 46 t |
| 2021 | $30.44B | 54 t |
| 2020 | $14.69B | 49 t |
| 2019 | $5.51B | 48 t |
| 2018 | $3.06B | 48 t |
| 2017 | $1.40B | 48 t |
Top unwrought rhodium exporting countries
South Africa is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by Germany and Belgium. The top three supply 62% between them, out of 45 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.73B | 38% |
| Germany | $931.3M | 13% |
| Belgium | $825.6M | 11% |
| United States | $782.8M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $780.5M | 11% |
| Italy | $448.2M | 6.2% |
| Russia | $318.7M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $123.2M | 1.7% |
| India | $89.6M | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $83.7M | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $78.5M | 1.1% |
| Norway | $15.5M | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 26% of world imports, ahead of Japan and Hong Kong. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 52% across 59 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.88B | 26% |
| Japan | $984.6M | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $907.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $817.1M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $669.7M | 9.2% |
| China | $505.5M | 6.9% |
| Canada | $327.8M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $321.4M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $297.1M | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $196.5M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $159.7M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $69.3M | 1% |
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The shipment records behind Unwrought rhodium (HS 7110.31) 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 7110.31: Metals: rhodium, unwrought or in powder form. HS 7110 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most unwrought rhodium?
South Africa exported $2.73 billion in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and Belgium (11%). In all, 45 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most unwrought rhodium?
The United States imported $1.88 billion in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of Japan (14%) and Hong Kong (12%). The top three importers together take 52%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in unwrought rhodium?
It was worth $7.28 billion in 2024, about 50 tonnes. That is an increase of 420% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $30.44 billion. 45 countries reported exports and 59 reported imports.
What is the HS code for unwrought rhodium?
The HS code for unwrought rhodium is subheading 7110.31, 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 7110 page.
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