How much gold does Hong Kong export?
It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $35.6 billion in 2024, 6.1% of world exports of gold (HS 7108) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 39% of its gold exports by value.
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Hong Kong's gold exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $35.6 billion | 6.1% | 491 t | $72,521,379 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 7108 (Gold, unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms).
Where Hong Kong's gold goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Hong Kong's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.9B | 39% |
| Thailand | $5.3B | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $4.3B | 12% |
| Switzerland | $3.7B | 10% |
| Singapore | $2.0B | 5.6% |
Hong Kong as a buyer of gold
Hong Kong imported $63.2 billion of gold (HS 7108) in 2024, 11% of world imports, ranked #3. Of its $63.2 billion of gold imports in 2024, 25% came from the United Arab Emirates and 17% from China, among 46 suppliers. Largest sources: United Arab Emirates (25%), China (17%), Japan (16%), Switzerland (9.9%), Russia (7.3%).
The gold price Hong Kong sells into
The benchmark price, London PM fix, was $4,319/troy oz in September 2026, up 18% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 14% a year, calmer in 64% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Gold price history.
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