🇺🇸 United States imports of platinum-clad metal: 2024 trade data
Imports of platinum-clad metal by the United States reached $3.7 million in 2024 (1 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 94 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of platinum-clad metal by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.7M | 1 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 2 t |
| 2020 | $821K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $978K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 0 t |
Where the United States imports platinum-clad metal from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+984% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $2.7M | 73% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $481K | 13% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $201K | 5.4% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $79K | 2.2% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $47K | 1.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $44K | 1.2% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $32K | 0.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $19K | 0.5% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $19K | 0.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $17K | 0.5% |
The United States also exports platinum-clad metal
Exports of platinum-clad metal by the United States reached $2.6 million in 2024 (4 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Singapore (23%), China (20%), Costa Rica (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+956% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $610K | 23% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $525K | 20% |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | $406K | 15% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $315K | 12% |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | $266K | 10% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $162K | 6.2% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $88K | 3.3% |
| 🇧🇸 Bahamas | $59K | 2.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $42K | 1.6% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $38K | 1.5% |
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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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 7111: Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than semi-manufactured.
Platinum-clad metal trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of platinum-clad metal imported by the United States?
The United States imported platinum-clad metal worth $3.7 million in 2024 (1 tonnes).
Where does the United States import platinum-clad metal from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were South Africa (73%), Germany (13%), United Kingdom (5%).
Does the United States export platinum-clad metal?
Yes. The United States exported platinum-clad metal worth $2.6 million in 2024, mainly to Singapore, China, Costa Rica.
What is the HS code for platinum-clad metal?
Platinum-clad metal falls under HS heading 7111 (Base metals, silver or gold, clad with platinum; not further worked than semi-manufactured). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading platinum-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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