Platinum semi-manufactured forms exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported platinum semi-manufactured forms worth $2.13 billion (64 tonnes). It ranks 1st of 77 countries for exports of this product. That is 16% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $2.80 billion.
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 | $2.13B | 64 t |
| 2023 | $1.83B | 57 t |
| 2022 | $1.78B | 57 t |
| 2021 | $2.80B | 78 t |
| 2020 | $1.76B | 63 t |
| 2019 | $2.54B | 93 t |
| 2018 | $2.03B | 69 t |
| 2017 | $2.17B | 73 t |
Where South Africa exports platinum semi-manufactured forms to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (29%), Japan (21%), Hong Kong (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+399% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $609.6M | 29% |
| Japan | $454.2M | 21% |
| Hong Kong | $431.6M | 20% |
| United States | $228.4M | 11% |
| China | $164.8M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $103.4M | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $72.8M | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $49.0M | 2.3% |
| India | $6.2M | 0.3% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $33,111.79 per kg, 24% above the world average of $26,789.14. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Platinum semi-manufactured forms imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $2.2 million of platinum semi-manufactured forms in 2024 (0 tonnes). Belgium alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.8M | 80% |
| Switzerland | $161K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $129K | 5.8% |
| Ireland | $53K | 2.4% |
| United States | $49K | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $29K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.4% |
| China | $6K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa platinum semi-manufactured forms exports (HS 7110.19): 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 7110.19: Metals: platinum, semi-manufactured.
Common questions
What is the value of platinum semi-manufactured forms exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported platinum semi-manufactured forms worth $2.13 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 77 countries worldwide, with 34% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy platinum semi-manufactured forms from South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($609.6 million), followed by Japan (21%) and Hong Kong (20%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average export price of platinum semi-manufactured forms per kg?
The average declared export value was about $33,111.79 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $26,789.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of platinum semi-manufactured forms from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.17 billion in 2017 to $2.13 billion in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $2.80 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.13 billion a year.
Does South Africa also import platinum semi-manufactured forms?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Switzerland and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.12 billion a year.
What is the HS code for platinum semi-manufactured forms?
The HS code for platinum semi-manufactured forms is subheading 7110.19. 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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