Gold powder imports in the United Kingdom: data and top supplier countries
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported gold powder worth $4.3 million (0 tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.0 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 | $4.3M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 0 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 0 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 0 t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 0 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports gold powder from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (36%), Thailand (29%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 36% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 29% |
| United States | $434K | 10% |
| Vietnam | $396K | 9.2% |
| Austria | $367K | 8.6% |
| Germany | $178K | 4.1% |
| Japan | $64K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 0.9% |
| India | $18K | 0.4% |
| Israel | $4K | 0.1% |
Gold powder exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported gold powder worth $2.8 million (0 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (35%), Italy (32%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $976K | 35% |
| Italy | $888K | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $329K | 12% |
| France | $194K | 7% |
| United States | $124K | 4.5% |
| Austria | $67K | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $53K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $36K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $33K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $26K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom gold powder imports (HS 7108.11): 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 7108.11: Metals: gold, non-monetary, powder.
Common questions
What is the value of gold powder imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported gold powder worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 81 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply gold powder to the United Kingdom?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Thailand (29%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
How have imports of gold powder to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2021 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export gold powder?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Italy and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for gold powder?
The HS code for gold powder is subheading 7108.11. 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 7108 page.
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