Unwrought platinum imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unwrought platinum by the United States reached $1.44 billion in 2024 (54 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 81 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.44B | 54 t |
| 2023 | $1.36B | 50 t |
| 2022 | $1.54B | 48 t |
| 2021 | $1.58B | 45 t |
| 2020 | $1.01B | 34 t |
| 2019 | $853.3M | 29 t |
| 2018 | $1.21B | 44 t |
| 2017 | $1.14B | 39 t |
Where the United States imports unwrought platinum from
Most of the value came from South Africa (45%), United Kingdom (15%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $649.4M | 45% |
| United Kingdom | $223.0M | 16% |
| Italy | $149.9M | 10% |
| Belgium | $148.8M | 10% |
| Germany | $84.4M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $60.8M | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $53.4M | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $22.6M | 1.6% |
| Japan | $22.2M | 1.5% |
| Canada | $9.9M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26,672.77 per kg, close to the world average of $24,598.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unwrought platinum exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported unwrought platinum worth $428.0 million (16 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Most of it went to Switzerland (40%), Italy (18%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+371% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $169.5M | 40% |
| Italy | $78.9M | 18% |
| Germany | $53.3M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $25.9M | 6% |
| Canada | $20.7M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $19.0M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $15.6M | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $7.2M | 1.7% |
| Australia | $6.9M | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $6.2M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States unwrought platinum imports (HS 7110.11): 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 7110.11: Metals: platinum, unwrought or in powder form.
Common questions
What is the value of unwrought platinum imported by the United States?
The United States imported unwrought platinum worth $1.44 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 81 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply unwrought platinum to the United States?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($649.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of unwrought platinum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26,672.77 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $24,598.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unwrought platinum to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.14 billion in 2017 to $1.44 billion in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2021 at $1.58 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.27 billion a year.
Does the United States also export unwrought platinum?
Yes. The United States exported $428.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Italy and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.02 billion a year.
What is the HS code for unwrought platinum?
The HS code for unwrought platinum is subheading 7110.11. 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 7110 page.
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