How much iridium does United Kingdom export?
It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $226.1 million in 2024, 9.9% of world exports of unwrought iridium, osmium and ruthenium and their powders (HS 711041) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Japan, which takes 24% of its iridium exports by value.
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United Kingdom's iridium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $226.1 million | 9.9% | 7.72 t | $29,270,834 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 711041 (Iridium, osmium and ruthenium, unwrought or in powder form).
Where United Kingdom's iridium goes
| Destination | Value | Share of United Kingdom's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $55M | 24% |
| China | $51M | 23% |
| Germany | $47M | 21% |
| United States | $40M | 18% |
| Hong Kong | $13M | 5.6% |
United Kingdom as a buyer of iridium
United Kingdom imported $180.5 million of unwrought iridium, osmium and ruthenium and their powders (HS 711041) in 2024, 7.9% of world imports, ranked #5. Largest sources: South Africa (60%), Belgium (15%), Singapore (14%), United States (2.8%), Other Asia, nes (2.5%).
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