Precious metal scrap exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Israel exported precious metal scrap worth $36.1 million (313 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $54.8 million.
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 | $36.1M | 313 t |
| 2023 | $36.7M | 647 t |
| 2022 | $54.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $43.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $44.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $34.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $24.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $27.5M | 1.3K t |
Where Israel exports precious metal scrap to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (50%), Germany (29%), Thailand (3%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $17.9M | 50% |
| Germany | $10.6M | 30% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 3% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 2.8% |
| United States | $857K | 2.4% |
| Hungary | $706K | 2% |
| Jordan | $668K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $392K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 7112
| 7112.99 | Waste and scrap of precious metals: waste and scrap of precious metals including metal clad with precious metals, other than that of gold and… | 61% |
| 7112.91 | Waste and scrap of precious metals: of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals | 20% |
| 7112.92 | Waste and scrap of precious metals: of platinum, including metal clad with platinum but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals | 12% |
| 7112.30 | Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal: ash containing precious metal or precious metal compounds | 6.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7112.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $115.53 per kg, close to the world average of $113.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Precious metal scrap imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported precious metal scrap worth $275 thousand (0 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $246K | 89% |
| United States | $29K | 11% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 7112: Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal compounds, of a kind uses principally for the recovery of precious metal other than goods of heading 85.49.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal scrap exported by Israel?
Israel exported precious metal scrap worth $36.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 313 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy precious metal scrap from Israel?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($17.9 million), followed by Germany (29%) and Thailand (3%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average export price of precious metal scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $115.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $113.77 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of precious metal scrap from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $27.5 million in 2017 to $36.1 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $54.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import precious metal scrap?
Yes. Israel imported $275 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Thailand, the United States and Belgium. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $35.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal scrap?
The HS code for precious metal scrap is heading 7112. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 7112.99 (61% of the value) and 7112.91 (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 7112 page.
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