🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of platinum-clad metal: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $3.0 million of platinum-clad metal in 2024 (4 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 544% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of platinum-clad metal by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.0M | 4 t |
| 2023 | $473K | 2 t |
| 2022 | $569K | 2 t |
| 2021 | $590K | 3 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 4 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 3 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 6 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports platinum-clad metal to
Most of it went to Egypt (43%), Qatar (16%), Austria (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $1.3M | 43% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $486K | 16% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $355K | 12% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $226K | 7.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $201K | 6.6% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $125K | 4.1% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $83K | 2.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $69K | 2.3% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $63K | 2.1% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $35K | 1.2% |
Average export price of platinum-clad metal
The average declared value was about $781.08 per kg, 208% above the world average of $253.32. 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.
The United Kingdom also imports platinum-clad metal
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported platinum-clad metal worth $796 thousand (2 tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (50%), Sweden (21%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $394K | 50% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $167K | 21% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $105K | 13% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $46K | 5.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $22K | 2.8% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $20K | 2.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $14K | 1.8% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $7K | 0.9% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $6K | 0.7% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $4K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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.
Shipment records are in the platform
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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.
Platinum-clad metal trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of platinum-clad metal imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported platinum-clad metal worth $796 thousand in 2024 (2 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import platinum-clad metal from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (50%), Sweden (21%), France (13%).
What is the average import price of platinum-clad metal in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $442.22 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $253.32 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export platinum-clad metal?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported platinum-clad metal worth $3.0 million in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Qatar, Austria.
What is the HS code for platinum-clad metal?
Platinum-clad metal falls under HS heading 7111 (Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than semi-manufactured). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading platinum-clad metal with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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