🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of precious metal articles: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported precious metal articles worth $188.1 million (42 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 114 countries. That is 58% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $725.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of precious metal articles by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $188.1M | 42 t |
| 2023 | $450.6M | 115 t |
| 2022 | $725.0M | 221 t |
| 2021 | $293.2M | 93 t |
| 2020 | $368.5M | 35 t |
| 2019 | $131.8M | 76 t |
| 2018 | $158.2M | 181 t |
| 2017 | $152.9M | 357 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports precious metal articles to
Most of it went to United States (31%), Australia (9%), Poland (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $58.8M | 31% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $16.3M | 8.7% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $12.0M | 6.4% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $11.0M | 5.8% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $10.1M | 5.4% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $8.8M | 4.7% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $8.7M | 4.6% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $6.6M | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $6.2M | 3.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $5.7M | 3% |
Types of precious metal articles under HS 7115
| 7115.10 | Metal: catalysts in the form of wire cloth or grill, of platinum | 58% |
| 7115.90 | Metal: precious or metal clad with precious metal, other than that of item no. 7115.10 | 42% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7115.
Average export price of precious metal articles
The average declared value was about $4,510.61 per kg, 110% above the world average of $2,146.67. 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 precious metal articles
The United Kingdom imported $53.7 million of precious metal articles in 2024 (57 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (21%), Israel (11%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $11.3M | 21% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $5.7M | 11% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $5.7M | 11% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $4.4M | 8.2% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $4.2M | 7.9% |
| Taiwan | $3.7M | 7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.5M | 6.6% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $3.3M | 6.1% |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | $2.4M | 4.6% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $1.5M | 2.8% |
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.
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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 7115: Articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.
Precious metal articles trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of precious metal articles imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported precious metal articles worth $53.7 million in 2024 (57 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import precious metal articles from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (21%), Israel (11%), United States (11%).
What is the average import price of precious metal articles in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $937.65 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2,146.67 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export precious metal articles?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported precious metal articles worth $188.1 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Australia, Poland.
What is the HS code for precious metal articles?
Precious metal articles falls under HS heading 7115 (Articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading precious metal articles with the United Kingdom?
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