🇺🇸 United States exports of gold-clad metal: 2024 trade data
Exports of gold-clad metal by the United States reached $5.9 million in 2024 (28 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 68 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $23.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of gold-clad metal by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.9M | 28 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 10 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 22 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 14 t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 7 t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 16 t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 13 t |
| 2017 | $20.6M | 16 t |
Where the United States exports gold-clad metal to
The largest buyer markets were Hong Kong (17%), Italy (11%), Ireland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $1.0M | 17% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $625K | 11% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $553K | 9.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $528K | 9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $514K | 8.7% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $457K | 7.7% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $456K | 7.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $329K | 5.6% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $256K | 4.3% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $225K | 3.8% |
Average export price of gold-clad metal
The average declared value was about $212.97 per kg, 237% above the world average of $63.26. 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 States also imports gold-clad metal
Imports of gold-clad metal by the United States reached $3.6 million in 2024 (35 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 119 countries. Switzerland alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+373% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $2.1M | 58% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $800K | 22% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $181K | 5% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $102K | 2.8% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $102K | 2.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $69K | 1.9% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $66K | 1.8% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $42K | 1.2% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $41K | 1.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $33K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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 7109: Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured.
Gold-clad metal trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of gold-clad metal imported by the United States?
The United States imported gold-clad metal worth $3.6 million in 2024 (35 tonnes).
Where does the United States import gold-clad metal from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Switzerland (57%), Mexico (22%), Italy (5%).
What is the average import price of gold-clad metal in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $103.35 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $63.26 per kg.
Does the United States export gold-clad metal?
Yes. The United States exported gold-clad metal worth $5.9 million in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Italy, Ireland.
What is the HS code for gold-clad metal?
Gold-clad metal falls under HS heading 7109 (Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading gold-clad metal with the United States?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United States with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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