Unwrought rhodium imports in the United States: data and top supplier countries
In 2024, the United States imported unwrought rhodium worth $1.88 billion (13 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 59 countries. Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.52 billion.
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 | $1.88B | 13 t |
| 2023 | $2.54B | 12 t |
| 2022 | $6.05B | 12 t |
| 2021 | $8.52B | 13 t |
| 2020 | $3.98B | 13 t |
| 2019 | $1.56B | 14 t |
| 2018 | $884.5M | 13 t |
| 2017 | $338.5M | 11 t |
Where the United States imports unwrought rhodium from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (34%), Germany (25%), United Kingdom (22%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $643.2M | 34% |
| Germany | $475.2M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $407.5M | 22% |
| Belgium | $219.0M | 12% |
| Italy | $78.2M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $55.6M | 3% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $950K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $351K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $34K | 0% |
Unwrought rhodium exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported unwrought rhodium worth $782.8 million (5 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 45 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Hong Kong (27%), Canada (21%), China (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $214.2M | 27% |
| Canada | $166.9M | 21% |
| China | $124.0M | 16% |
| Japan | $116.3M | 15% |
| Germany | $52.8M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $34.5M | 4.4% |
| Brazil | $26.3M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $24.4M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $9.9M | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $9.6M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States unwrought rhodium imports (HS 7110.31): 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 7110.31: Metals: rhodium, unwrought or in powder form.
Common questions
What is the value of unwrought rhodium imported by the United States?
The United States imported unwrought rhodium worth $1.88 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 59 countries worldwide, with 26% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply unwrought rhodium to the United States?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($643.2 million), followed by Germany (25%) and the United Kingdom (22%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
How have imports of unwrought rhodium to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $338.5 million in 2017 to $1.88 billion in 2024, an increase of 456%. The peak was 2021 at $8.52 billion. Over 8 years the average was $3.22 billion a year.
Does the United States also export unwrought rhodium?
Yes. The United States exported $782.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.10 billion a year.
What is the HS code for unwrought rhodium?
The HS code for unwrought rhodium is subheading 7110.31. 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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