Gold compounds imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported gold compounds worth $24.3 million (18 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 95% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $456.2 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 | $24.3M | 18 t |
| 2023 | $446.0M | 21 t |
| 2022 | $456.2M | 21 t |
| 2021 | $455.2M | 22 t |
| 2020 | $23.5M | 2 t |
| 2019 | $25.9M | 3 t |
| 2018 | $31.2M | 6 t |
| 2017 | $31.5M | 3 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports gold compounds from
Switzerland alone supplied 72% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $17.5M | 72% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 24% |
| Colombia | $475K | 2% |
| United States | $356K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $61K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $27K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $26K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $10K | 0% |
| China | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,389.42 per kg, 106% above the world average of $674.56. 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.
Gold compounds exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported gold compounds worth $22.0 million (2 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Netherlands alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $19.2M | 87% |
| France | $1.1M | 5% |
| Mexico | $344K | 1.6% |
| Israel | $270K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $237K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $231K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $198K | 0.9% |
| United States | $125K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $106K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $65K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom gold compounds imports (HS 2843.30): 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 2843.30: Gold compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of gold compounds imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported gold compounds worth $24.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 112 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 95% on 2023.
Which countries supply gold compounds to the United Kingdom?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by Germany (24%) and Colombia (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 430% on the year.
What is the average import price of gold compounds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,389.42 per kg in 2024, 106% above the world average of $674.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gold compounds to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.5 million in 2017 to $24.3 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $456.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $186.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export gold compounds?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $22.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, France and Mexico. That compares with imports of $24.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for gold compounds?
The HS code for gold compounds is subheading 2843.30. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2843 page.
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