Platinum catalyst mesh exports from the United States: data and top buyer countries
The United States exported $6.8 million of platinum catalyst mesh in 2024 (1 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 53 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.3 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 | $6.8M | 1 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 2 t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 4 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 8 t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 15 t |
Where the United States exports platinum catalyst mesh to
Mexico alone took 76% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $5.2M | 76% |
| Argentina | $722K | 11% |
| Canada | $624K | 9.2% |
| Ireland | $67K | 1% |
| Germany | $39K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 0.5% |
| China | $36K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $31K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $17K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $12K | 0.2% |
Platinum catalyst mesh imports to the United States
The United States imported $2.3 million of platinum catalyst mesh in 2024 (0 tonnes). Germany alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.1M | 92% |
| Nicaragua | $75K | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $50K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 1% |
| Canada | $11K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $11K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $8K | 0.3% |
| China | $7K | 0.3% |
| Philippines | $3K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States platinum catalyst mesh exports (HS 7115.10): 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 7115.10: Metal: catalysts in the form of wire cloth or grill, of platinum.
Common questions
What is the value of platinum catalyst mesh exported by the United States?
The United States exported platinum catalyst mesh worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 53 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy platinum catalyst mesh from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Argentina (11%) and Canada (9%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 740% on the year.
How have exports of platinum catalyst mesh from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2018 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import platinum catalyst mesh?
Yes. The United States imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Nicaragua and Switzerland. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for platinum catalyst mesh?
The HS code for platinum catalyst mesh is subheading 7115.10. 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 7115 page.
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