How much iridium does Germany export?
It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $397.8 million in 2024, 17% of world exports of unwrought iridium, osmium and ruthenium and their powders (HS 711041) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Belgium, which takes 30% of its iridium exports by value.
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Germany's iridium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $397.8 million | 17% | 29.1 t | $13,674,860 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 711041 (Iridium, osmium and ruthenium, unwrought or in powder form).
Where Germany's iridium goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Germany's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $118M | 30% |
| Japan | $98M | 25% |
| United States | $62M | 16% |
| China | $56M | 14% |
| Italy | $20M | 5% |
Germany as a buyer of iridium
Germany imported $209.7 million of unwrought iridium, osmium and ruthenium and their powders (HS 711041) in 2024, 9.2% of world imports, ranked #4. Largest sources: Belgium (35%), United Kingdom (22%), South Africa (15%), United States (11%), Ireland (8.7%).
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