Worldwide import purchases of gold totaled US$574.6 billion in 2024, up by an average 42.2% for all importing countries since five years earlier for 2020 when gold imports were valued at $404.1 billion. Year over year, the value of globally imported gold grew by 3.6% compared to $554.6 billion in 2023. The world’s 5 biggest importers of gold in 2024 were Switzerland, mainland … [Read more...] about Gold Imports by Country
Precious metals
Gold Exports by Country Plus Average Prices
Global sales for gold exported by all countries totaled US$586.2 billion in 2024. That dollar amount results from a 42.3% gain in value since 2020 when worldwide gold shipments were valued at $412 billion. Year over year, revenues from globally exported gold sales accelerated 14.2% from $513.5 billion starting in 2023. The 5 biggest gold exporters in 2024 were Switzerland, … [Read more...] about Gold Exports by Country Plus Average Prices
Diamond Exports by Country
Global sales from diamonds exported from all countries were worth a total US$78.6 billion in 2024. Overall, the value of globally exported diamonds rose by an average 2.4% for all exporting countries since five years earlier in 2020 when global shipments of diamonds were valued at $76.4 billion. Year over year, the value of exported diamonds shrank by -28.1% compared to … [Read more...] about Diamond Exports by Country