Gold scrap and waste exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of gold scrap and waste by Israel reached $7.4 million in 2024 (2 tonnes). That is 167% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.4M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 31 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 39 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 119 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 148 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 146 t |
Where Israel exports gold scrap and waste to
Germany alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.1M | 69% |
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 15% |
| Switzerland | $677K | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $504K | 6.9% |
| United States | $35K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3,065.92 per kg, 74% below the world average of $11,700.01, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel gold scrap and waste exports (HS 7112.91): 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 7112.91: Waste and scrap of precious metals: of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals.
Common questions
What is the value of gold scrap and waste exported by Israel?
Israel exported gold scrap and waste worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 167% on 2023.
Which countries buy gold scrap and waste from Israel?
Germany was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Hong Kong (15%) and Switzerland (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average export price of gold scrap and waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3,065.92 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $11,700.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of gold scrap and waste from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for gold scrap and waste?
The HS code for gold scrap and waste is subheading 7112.91. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7112 page.
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