How much platinum does Hong Kong export?
It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $806.1 million in 2024, 5.5% of world exports of unwrought platinum (HS 711011) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 65% of its platinum exports by value.
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Hong Kong's platinum exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $806.1 million | 5.5% | 19.7 t | $41,007,803 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 711011 (Platinum, unwrought or in powder form).
Where Hong Kong's platinum goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Hong Kong's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $521M | 65% |
| United Kingdom | $205M | 25% |
| Switzerland | $35M | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $7M | 0.8% |
Hong Kong as a buyer of platinum
Hong Kong imported $1.2 billion of unwrought platinum (HS 711011) in 2024, 8.1% of world imports, ranked #5. Of its $1.2 billion of platinum imports in 2024, 22% came from Switzerland and 21% from China, among 20 suppliers. Largest sources: Switzerland (22%), China (21%), Japan (16%), Armenia (15%), Russia (14%).
The platinum price Hong Kong sells into
The benchmark price, London afternoon fix, was $1,784/troy oz in September 2026, up 24% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 26% a year, calmer in 84% 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. Platinum price history.
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