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Global Unwrought Gold Market 2020

Unwrought Gold Market Size

The global unwrought gold market revenue amounted to $X in 2017, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, unwrought gold consumption continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the global unwrought gold market attained their peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the global unwrought gold market failed to regain its momentum.

Unwrought Gold Production

In 2017, the global production of gold, unwrought or in powder form stood at X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global unwrought gold production peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Unwrought Gold Exports

In 2017, the amount of gold, unwrought or in powder form exported worldwide totaled X tons, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, unwrought gold exports continue to indicate a strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global unwrought gold exports reached its maximum volume of X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, unwrought gold exports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, unwrought gold exports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. Over the period under review, the global unwrought gold exports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Unwrought Gold Exports by Country

In 2017, Switzerland (X tons) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main exporters of gold, unwrought or in powder form in the globe, together creating X% of total exports. Germany (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Canada (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Peru (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Japan (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by China, Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unwrought gold markets worldwide were Switzerland ($X), China, Hong Kong SAR ($X) and the U.S. ($X), together comprising X% of global exports.

Among the main exporting countries , China, Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Gold Export Prices by Country

The average unwrought gold export price stood at $X thousand per kg in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the unwrought gold export price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for gold, unwrought or in powder form attained its peak figure level of $X thousand per kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was the U.S. ($X thousand per kg), while Argentina ($X thousand per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Peru (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Gold Imports

Global imports totaled X tons in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the unwrought gold imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the global unwrought gold imports attained their peak volume of X tons. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the global unwrought gold imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, unwrought gold imports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, unwrought gold imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. Global imports peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Unwrought Gold Imports by Country

In 2017, Switzerland (X tons), distantly followed by China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), China (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), India (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the major importers of gold, unwrought or in powder form, together making up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unwrought gold markets worldwide were Switzerland ($X), China ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for X% of global imports.

In terms of the main importing countries , Switzerland (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last decade, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Gold Import Prices by Country

The average unwrought gold import price stood at $X thousand per kg in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when the average import prices increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for gold, unwrought or in powder form attained its maximum level of $X thousand per kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was China ($X thousand per kg), while the United Arab Emirates ($X thousand per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Turkey (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

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 PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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 Exports
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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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024