Metals; Platinum, Semi-Manufactured Price in South Korea - 2022

Contents:

  1. Metals; Platinum, Semi-Manufactured Price in South Korea (FOB) - 2022
  2. Metals; Platinum, Semi-Manufactured Price in South Korea (CIF) - 2022
  3. Metals; Platinum, Semi-Manufactured Exports in South Korea
  4. Metals; Platinum, Semi-Manufactured Imports in South Korea

Metals; Platinum, Semi-Manufactured Price in South Korea (FOB) - 2022

The average metals; platinum, semi-manufactured export price stood at $50.9M per ton in December 2022, surging by 15% against the previous month. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible increase from December 2021 to December 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.0% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on December 2022 figures, metals; platinum, semi-manufactured export price increased by +24.8% against September 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 an increase of 115% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $81,371 per kg; afterwards, it flattened through to December 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($77.6M per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($31.5M per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Metals; Platinum, Semi-Manufactured Price in South Korea (CIF) - 2022

In December 2022, the average metals; platinum, semi-manufactured import price amounted to $34.9M per ton, growing by 72% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $51.6M per ton in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to December 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($46.0M per ton), while the price for Japan ($25.7M per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Metals; Platinum, Semi-Manufactured Exports in South Korea

In 2022, shipments abroad of metals; platinum, semi-manufactureds decreased by -0.7% to 891 kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 165%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 1.3 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metals; platinum, semi-manufactured exports reduced notably to $46M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 403%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $91M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Metals; Platinum, Semi-Manufactured in South Korea (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United Kingdom10.259.048.324.734.3%
Taiwan (Chinese)5.38.311.27.914.2%
ChinaN/AN/A1.06.3530.0%
United StatesN/A22.86.53.2-62.5%
IndiaN/AN/AN/A3.00%
Japan0.80.40.30.4-20.6%
Others1.80.61.80.6-30.7%
Total18.191.069.246.136.6%

Top Export Markets for Metals; Platinum, Semi-Manufactured from South Korea in 2022:

  1. United Kingdom (330.0 kg)
  2. Taiwan (Chinese) (245.0 kg)
  3. China (117.0 kg)
  4. United States (106.0 kg)
  5. India (52.0 kg)
  6. Japan (15.0 kg)

Metals; Platinum, Semi-Manufactured Imports in South Korea

In 2022, imports of metals; platinum, semi-manufactureds into South Korea rose notably to 1.3 tons, increasing by 13% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 153% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 4.1 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metals; platinum, semi-manufactured imports declined to $38M in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 159% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $141M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Metals; Platinum, Semi-Manufactured in South Korea (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United Kingdom8.815.025.122.336.3%
Japan2.33.09.16.944.2%
Germany5.83.77.06.85.4%
United States37.71191.02.0-62.4%
OthersN/A0.30.60.415.5%
Total54.614142.838.4-11.1%

Top Suppliers of Metals; Platinum, Semi-Manufactured to South Korea in 2022:

  1. United Kingdom (611.0 kg)
  2. Germany (291.0 kg)
  3. Japan (225.0 kg)
  4. United States (120.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

Store
Blog
Event
Best Import Markets for Platinum
Jan 31, 2024
Eye 184

Explore the top import markets for platinum, with key statistics and insights. China, the United States, and the United Kingdom lead the pack in platinum imports. Find out more.

Which Country Imports the Most Platinum in the World?
May 28, 2018
Eye 2927

In 2016, approx. X tons of platinum were imported worldwide- jumping by X% against the previous year figure. Overall, it indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2016: the total imports volume i...

Which Country Exports the Most Platinum in the World?
May 28, 2018
Eye 1590

In 2016, approx. X tons of platinum were imported worldwide- jumping by X% against the previous year figure. Overall, it indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2016: the total imports volume i...

Platinum Market - Austria's Platinum Imports into Italy Soar
Oct 6, 2015
Eye 2043

In 2014, the U.S. (X%), Switzerland (X%), the United Kingdom (X%) and Germany (X%) were the main suppliers of platinum into Italy, together making up X% of their total imports. Between 2007 and 2014, Austria had the highest growth rates in

Best Import Markets for Platinum
Jan 31, 2024
Eye 184

Explore the top import markets for platinum, with key statistics and insights. China, the United States, and the United Kingdom lead the pack in platinum imports. Find out more.

Which Country Imports the Most Platinum in the World?
May 28, 2018
Eye 2927

In 2016, approx. X tons of platinum were imported worldwide- jumping by X% against the previous year figure. Overall, it indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2016: the total imports volume i...

Which Country Exports the Most Platinum in the World?
May 28, 2018
Eye 1590

In 2016, approx. X tons of platinum were imported worldwide- jumping by X% against the previous year figure. Overall, it indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2016: the total imports volume i...

Platinum Market - Austria's Platinum Imports into Italy Soar
Oct 6, 2015
Eye 2043

In 2014, the U.S. (X%), Switzerland (X%), the United Kingdom (X%) and Germany (X%) were the main suppliers of platinum into Italy, together making up X% of their total imports. Between 2007 and 2014, Austria had the highest growth rates in

Free Data: Metals; platinum, semi-manufactured - South Korea