How much iridium does Belgium export?
It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $147.6 million in 2024, 6.5% of world exports of unwrought iridium, osmium and ruthenium and their powders (HS 711041) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Germany, which takes 49% of its iridium exports by value.
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Belgium's iridium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $147.6 million | 6.5% | 3.76 t | $39,242,726 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 711041 (Iridium, osmium and ruthenium, unwrought or in powder form).
Where Belgium's iridium goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Belgium's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $73M | 49% |
| Hong Kong | $37M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $27M | 18% |
| United States | $6M | 3.8% |
| China | $4M | 2.7% |
Belgium as a buyer of iridium
Belgium imported $118.9 million of unwrought iridium, osmium and ruthenium and their powders (HS 711041) in 2024, 5.2% of world imports, ranked #7.
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