Gold compounds exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $240.4 million of gold compounds in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 62 countries for exports of this product. That is 68% more than in 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 | $240.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $142.9M | 530 t |
| 2022 | $164.5M | 32 t |
| 2021 | $234.0M | 999 t |
| 2020 | $156.1M | 141 t |
| 2019 | $110.9M | 89 t |
| 2018 | $122.9M | 639 t |
| 2017 | $126.9M | 870 t |
Where the United States exports gold compounds to
Most of it went to Mexico (22%), South Korea (21%), Singapore (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $52.5M | 22% |
| South Korea | $50.9M | 21% |
| Singapore | $39.7M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32.3M | 13% |
| Turkey | $13.6M | 5.6% |
| Canada | $10.5M | 4.4% |
| China | $9.7M | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $9.0M | 3.7% |
| Vietnam | $6.8M | 2.8% |
| India | $2.8M | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $178.67 per kg, 74% below the world average of $674.56, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gold compounds imports to the United States
The United States imported $2.4 million of gold compounds in 2024 (2 tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (41%), Colombia (28%), South Korea (10%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.0M | 41% |
| Colombia | $690K | 28% |
| South Korea | $255K | 10% |
| Japan | $148K | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $125K | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $102K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $45K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $26K | 1.1% |
| Mexico | $23K | 1% |
| Brazil | $8K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States gold compounds exports (HS 2843.30): 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 2843.30: Gold compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of gold compounds exported by the United States?
The United States exported gold compounds worth $240.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 62 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries buy gold compounds from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($52.5 million), followed by South Korea (21%) and Singapore (17%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 524% on the year.
What is the average export price of gold compounds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $178.67 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $674.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of gold compounds from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $126.9 million in 2017 to $240.4 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $162.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import gold compounds?
Yes. The United States imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Colombia and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $237.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gold compounds?
The HS code for gold compounds is subheading 2843.30. 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.
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