U.S.: Colloidal Precious Metals Market 2025

Colloidal Precious Metals Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. colloidal precious metals market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a slight slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Colloidal Precious Metals Production in the U.S.

In value terms, colloidal precious metals production reached $X in 2022. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Colloidal Precious Metals Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of colloidal precious metals, compounds and amalgams of precious metals (excluding silver nitrate), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, colloidal precious metals exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Canada (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of colloidal precious metals exports from the United States, with a combined X% share of total exports. Mexico, Singapore, the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Brazil, China, South Africa, France and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for colloidal precious metals, compounds and amalgams of precious metals (excluding silver nitrate) exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average colloidal precious metals export price stood at $X per kg in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per kg in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per kg), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Colloidal Precious Metals Imports

Imports into the U.S.

Colloidal precious metals imports into the United States contracted slightly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, colloidal precious metals imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tons), India (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of colloidal precious metals imports to the United States, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of colloidal precious metals, compounds and amalgams of precious metals (excluding silver nitrate) to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average colloidal precious metals import price stood at $X per kg in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per kg in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per kg), while the price for India ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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