Platinum imports in Israel: data and top supplier countries
In 2024, Israel imported platinum worth $9.1 million (0 tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.1M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 0 t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 1 t |
Where Israel imports platinum from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.4M | 59% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 21% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 12% |
| Germany | $294K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $158K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $120K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $73K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $70K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $6K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7110
| 7110.21 | Metals: palladium, unwrought or in powder form | 50% |
| 7110.19 | Metals: platinum, semi-manufactured | 20% |
| 7110.29 | Metals: palladium, semi-manufactured | 15% |
| 7110.41 | Metals: iridium, osmium, ruthenium, unwrought or in powder form | 12% |
| 7110.11 | Metals: platinum, unwrought or in powder form | 1.6% |
| 7110.49 | Metals: iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured | 1.1% |
| 7110.39 | Metals: rhodium, semi-manufactured | 0.2% |
| 7110.31 | Metals: rhodium, unwrought or in powder form | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7110.
Platinum exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported platinum worth $806 thousand. United States alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+524% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $637K | 79% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85K | 11% |
| South Korea | $30K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $12K | 1.5% |
| Hungary | $12K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Platinum; unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form.
Common questions
What is the value of platinum imported by Israel?
Israel imported platinum worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply platinum to Israel?
The United States was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (21%) and South Korea (12%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
How have imports of platinum to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $16.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export platinum?
Yes. Israel exported $806 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Arab Emirates and South Korea. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for platinum?
The HS code for platinum is heading 7110. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 7110.21 (50% of the value) and 7110.19 (20%). 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 7110 page.
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