Platinum-clad metal exports from South Africa: data and top buyer countries
Exports of platinum-clad metal by South Africa reached $3.1 million in 2024 (0 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 34507% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% 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 | $3.1M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $9K | 0 t |
| 2022 | $3K | 0 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $3K | - |
| 2019 | $78K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $31K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $79K | 1 t |
Where South Africa exports platinum-clad metal to
United States alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.7M | 86% |
| Australia | $233K | 7.5% |
| Ghana | $197K | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 7111: Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than semi-manufactured.
Common questions
What is the value of platinum-clad metal exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported platinum-clad metal worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 61 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports.
Which countries buy platinum-clad metal from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 86% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Australia (7%) and Ghana (6%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total.
How have exports of platinum-clad metal from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $78 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for platinum-clad metal?
The HS code for platinum-clad metal is heading 7111. In South Africa all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7111.00. 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 7111 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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