Worldwide import purchases of gold totaled US$436.4 billion in 2022, up by an average 42.7% for all importing countries since 2018 when gold imports were valued at $305.9 billion. Year over year, the value of globally imported gold flatlined via a -1.2% slowdown compared to $441.8 billion in 2021. The world’s 5 biggest importers of gold in 2022 were Switzerland, mainland … [Read more...] about Gold Imports by Country
Precious metals
Platinum Exports by Country
Worldwide sales of platinum exports from all countries totaled US$72.45 billion in 2022. The value of overall platinum exports accelerated by an average 124.2% for all exporting countries since 2018 when platinum shipments were valued at $32.3 billion. Year over year, the value of globally exported platinum shrank by -20.1% compared to $90.6 billion during 2021. The 5 … [Read more...] about Platinum Exports by Country
Diamond Imports by Country
Global purchases of imported diamonds cost a total US$126.1 billion in 2022. Overall, the value of diamonds bought by all importing countries dropped by an average -3.6% since 2018 when diamond purchases totaled $130.8 billion. Year over year, the dollar sum paid for imported diamonds increased by 5.1% compared to the $120 billion spent during 2021. Collectively, the top 5 … [Read more...] about Diamond Imports by Country
Diamond Exports by Country
Global sales from diamonds exported from all countries were worth a total US$125.2 billion in 2022. Overall, the value of globally exported diamonds dropped by an average -7.7% for all exporting countries since 2018 when global shipments of diamonds were valued at $135.6 billion. Year over year, the value of exported diamonds increased by 5.2% compared to $119 billion during … [Read more...] about Diamond Exports by Country
Gold Exports by Country Plus Average Prices
Global sales for gold exported by all countries totaled US$436.8 billion in 2022. That dollar amount results from a 45.2% gain in value since 2018 when worldwide gold shipments were valued at $300.8 billion. Year over year, revenues from globally exported gold rose 5.2% from $415.4 billion in 2021. The 5 biggest gold exporters in 2022 were Switzerland, United Kingdom, United … [Read more...] about Gold Exports by Country Plus Average Prices