Gold semi-manufactured forms imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $32.29 billion of gold semi-manufactured forms in 2024 (642 tonnes). It ranks 1st of 158 countries for imports of this product. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $58.92 billion.
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 | $32.29B | 642 t |
| 2023 | $38.58B | 719 t |
| 2022 | $37.44B | 691 t |
| 2021 | $34.11B | 619 t |
| 2020 | $58.92B | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $35.33B | 804 t |
| 2018 | $25.23B | 598 t |
| 2017 | $23.44B | 541 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports gold semi-manufactured forms from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (20%), Kazakhstan (17%), Australia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.41B | 20% |
| Kazakhstan | $5.40B | 17% |
| Australia | $4.77B | 15% |
| Uzbekistan | $3.43B | 11% |
| Germany | $2.36B | 7.3% |
| Hong Kong | $2.05B | 6.3% |
| Mexico | $1.72B | 5.3% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $1.20B | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $786.8M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $658.2M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50,267.24 per kg, close to the world average of $50,161.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gold semi-manufactured forms exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported gold semi-manufactured forms worth $8.73 billion (141 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 123 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (33%), United States (14%), Hong Kong (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+589% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.92B | 33% |
| United States | $1.27B | 15% |
| Hong Kong | $1.13B | 13% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.05B | 12% |
| Turkey | $654.0M | 7.5% |
| Georgia | $601.0M | 6.9% |
| Singapore | $274.9M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $220.3M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $204.0M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $103.5M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom gold semi-manufactured forms imports (HS 7108.13): 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 7108.13: Metals: gold, semi-manufactured.
Common questions
What is the value of gold semi-manufactured forms imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported gold semi-manufactured forms worth $32.29 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 642 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 158 countries worldwide, with 31% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply gold semi-manufactured forms to the United Kingdom?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($6.41 billion), followed by Kazakhstan (17%) and Australia (15%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average import price of gold semi-manufactured forms per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50,267.24 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $50,161.27 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 semi-manufactured forms to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.44 billion in 2017 to $32.29 billion in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2020 at $58.92 billion. Over 8 years the average was $35.67 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export gold semi-manufactured forms?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $8.73 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Hong Kong. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $23.55 billion a year.
What is the HS code for gold semi-manufactured forms?
The HS code for gold semi-manufactured forms is subheading 7108.13. 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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