Colloidal precious metals exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported colloidal precious metals worth $13.5 million (16 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 60 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $13.5M | 16 t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 38 t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 10 t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 6 t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 13 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 20 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 20 t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 20 t |
Where the United States exports colloidal precious metals to
Costa Rica alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | $10.9M | 81% |
| Canada | $719K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $452K | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $362K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $128K | 1% |
| Austria | $116K | 0.9% |
| France | $105K | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $98K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $71K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $71K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $853.11 per kg, 359% above the world average of $185.91. 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.
Colloidal precious metals imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported colloidal precious metals worth $10.7 million (2 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 115 countries. Italy alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+582% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.5M | 52% |
| India | $3.6M | 34% |
| United Kingdom | $457K | 4.3% |
| Canada | $397K | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $346K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $140K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $108K | 1% |
| Germany | $48K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $13K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States colloidal precious metals exports (HS 2843.10): 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 2843.10: Colloidal precious metals: whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of colloidal precious metals exported by the United States?
The United States exported colloidal precious metals worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 60 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy colloidal precious metals from the United States?
Costa Rica was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Canada (5%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average export price of colloidal precious metals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $853.11 per kg in 2024, 359% above the world average of $185.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of colloidal precious metals from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. The peak was 2022 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import colloidal precious metals?
Yes. The United States imported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, India and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for colloidal precious metals?
The HS code for colloidal precious metals is subheading 2843.10. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2843 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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