How much iridium does South Africa export?
It is the largest exporter by value: $1.1 billion in 2024, 48% of world exports of unwrought iridium, osmium and ruthenium and their powders (HS 711041) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Japan, which takes 46% of its iridium exports by value.
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South Africa's iridium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.1 billion | 48% | 35.4 t | $30,931,811 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 711041 (Iridium, osmium and ruthenium, unwrought or in powder form).
Where South Africa's iridium goes
| Destination | Value | Share of South Africa's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $500M | 46% |
| Hong Kong | $246M | 22% |
| United States | $120M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $109M | 10% |
| Other Asia, nes | $38M | 3.5% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "South Africa iridium: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/ZAF/iridium/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.