Precious metal catalysts exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $189.9 million of precious metal catalysts in 2024 (840 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 52% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $870.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $189.9M | 840 t |
| 2023 | $393.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $476.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $733.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $870.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $801.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $564.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $580.0M | 4.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports precious metal catalysts to
The largest buyer markets were Czech Republic (21%), Germany (12%), South Korea (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $39.6M | 21% |
| Germany | $23.0M | 12% |
| South Korea | $20.0M | 11% |
| Poland | $17.3M | 9.1% |
| Spain | $12.4M | 6.5% |
| United States | $11.8M | 6.2% |
| China | $11.1M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $8.5M | 4.5% |
| North Macedonia | $7.7M | 4.1% |
| France | $7.5M | 3.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $226.06 per kg, 97% above the world average of $115.03. 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.
Precious metal catalysts imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported precious metal catalysts worth $133.2 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from France (31%), United States (23%), North Macedonia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $41.4M | 31% |
| United States | $30.2M | 23% |
| North Macedonia | $16.8M | 13% |
| Germany | $15.8M | 12% |
| Spain | $7.3M | 5.5% |
| Brazil | $4.3M | 3.2% |
| India | $3.6M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $3.3M | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $3.3M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom precious metal catalysts exports (HS 3815.12): 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 3815.12: Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal catalysts exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported precious metal catalysts worth $189.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 840 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 82 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries buy precious metal catalysts from the United Kingdom?
The Czech Republic was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($39.6 million), followed by Germany (12%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average export price of precious metal catalysts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $226.06 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $115.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of precious metal catalysts from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $580.0 million in 2017 to $189.9 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2020 at $870.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $576.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import precious metal catalysts?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $133.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, the United States and North Macedonia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $56.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal catalysts?
The HS code for precious metal catalysts is subheading 3815.12. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
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