Gold scrap and waste exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of gold scrap and waste by the United States reached $4.09 billion in 2024 (205 tonnes). It ranks 1st of 114 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $4.09B | 205 t |
| 2023 | $3.31B | 113 t |
| 2022 | $2.66B | 96 t |
| 2021 | $2.87B | 265 t |
| 2020 | $2.57B | 491 t |
| 2019 | $1.41B | 267 t |
| 2018 | $995.7M | 171 t |
| 2017 | $908.6M | 136 t |
Where the United States exports gold scrap and waste to
Canada alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3.97B | 97% |
| Singapore | $60.5M | 1.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $24.6M | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $7.0M | 0.2% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $3.2M | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2.8M | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $1.6M | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $19,920.60 per kg, 70% above the world average of $11,700.01. 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.
Gold scrap and waste imports to the United States
The United States imported $510.9 million of gold scrap and waste in 2024 (13 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 85 countries. The largest suppliers were Mexico (42%), Canada (16%), Honduras (10%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $216.4M | 42% |
| Canada | $81.1M | 16% |
| Honduras | $49.4M | 9.7% |
| Panama | $42.6M | 8.4% |
| Ecuador | $31.1M | 6.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $18.6M | 3.6% |
| Costa Rica | $17.8M | 3.5% |
| Chile | $7.0M | 1.4% |
| Guatemala | $4.8M | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $4.4M | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States gold scrap and waste exports (HS 7112.91): 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 7112.91: Waste and scrap of precious metals: of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals.
Common questions
What is the value of gold scrap and waste exported by the United States?
The United States exported gold scrap and waste worth $4.09 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 205 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 114 countries worldwide, with 27% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy gold scrap and waste from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($3.97 billion), followed by Singapore (1%) and the Dominican Republic (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average export price of gold scrap and waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $19,920.60 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $11,700.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of gold scrap and waste from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $908.6 million in 2017 to $4.09 billion in 2024, an increase of 350%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.35 billion a year.
Does the United States also import gold scrap and waste?
Yes. The United States imported $510.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Canada and Honduras. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.57 billion a year.
What is the HS code for gold scrap and waste?
The HS code for gold scrap and waste is subheading 7112.91. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7112 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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