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Nigeria: Platinum Market 2025

Platinum Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien platinum market shrank to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -6.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption faced a abrupt decline. Platinum consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Platinum Production in Nigeria

In value terms, platinum production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21%. Platinum production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Platinum Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2021, approx. X kg of platinum were exported from Nigeria; flattening at 2020. Over the period under review, exports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 138%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, platinum exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for platinum exports from Nigeria, with a approx. 51% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +21.0%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) also remains the key foreign market for platinum exports from Nigeria.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +30.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average platinum export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -50.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +7.7% per year.

Platinum Imports

Imports into Nigeria

For the third year in a row, Nigeria recorded growth in purchases abroad of platinum, which increased by 179% to X kg in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. Imports peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, platinum imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X kg) constituted the largest platinum supplier to Nigeria, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, platinum imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -7.0%.

In value terms, the largest platinum suppliers to Nigeria were China ($X) and Germany ($X).

Germany, with a CAGR of +24.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average platinum import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 107% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for platinum in the world?

South Africa constituted the country with the largest volume of platinum consumption, accounting for 59% of total volume. Moreover, platinum consumption in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Zimbabwe, with a 6.5% share.

What are the largest producers of platinum in the world?

South Africa constituted the country with the largest volume of platinum production, accounting for 60% of total volume. Moreover, platinum production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Zimbabwe, with a 6.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of platinum to Nigeria?

In value terms, the largest platinum suppliers to Nigeria were China and Germany.

What are the leading importers of platinum from Nigeria?

In value terms, Germany remains the key foreign market for platinum exports from Nigeria.

What is the average export price for platinum in Nigeria?

The average platinum export price stood at $279,015 per ton in 2021, surging by 83% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for platinum in Nigeria?

The average platinum import price stood at $64,038 per ton in 2021, increasing by 2,428% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the platinum market in Nigeria. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Country coverage:

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Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Nigeria
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024