Which Country Exports the Most Gold Ores in the World?

IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Gold Ores And Concentrates - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2016, approx. X tonnes of gold ore were imported worldwide- jumping by X% against the previous year level. Overall, gold ore imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when it surged by X% from the previous year level. Over the period under review, global gold ore imports attained its maximum volume in 2016, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, gold ore imports stood at $X in 2016. Overall, gold ore imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. Over the period under review, global gold ore imports attained its maximum level in 2016, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Top Gold Ore Importing Countries in the World

X. China (X million USD)

X. Germany (X million USD)

X. Japan (X million USD)

X. South Korea (X million USD)

X. Canada (X million USD)

X. Philippines (X million USD)

X. Kazakhstan (X million USD)

Gold Ore Imports By Country

China (X tonnes) prevails in gold ore imports structure, finishing at X tonnes, which was near X% of total imports in 2016. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tonnes), constituting X% share of total gold ore imports. The following importers - Japan (X tonnes), the Philippines (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes), and Germany (X tonnes) together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into China increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+X%), the Philippines (+X%), Germany (+X%), South Korea (+X%), and Japan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest growing importer/exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2016. By contrast, Canada (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2016, the share of Canada increased by X% percentage points, while South Korea (-X%), Germany (-X%), Japan (-X%), the Philippines (-X%), Kazakhstan (-X%), and China (-X%) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gold ore worldwide, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with the share of X% of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with the share of X%.

From 2007 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value of gold ore imports in China stood at +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates: Germany (+X% per year) and Japan (+X% per year).

Gold Ore Import Prices By Country

In 2016, the average import price for gold ore amounted to $X per tonne, approximately reflecting the previous year level. In general, gold ore import price continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year level. Over the period under review, average gold ore import price reached its maximum level of $X per tonne in 2011- however, from 2012 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by country of destination. the country with the highest import prices was Germany ($X per kg), while Kazakhstan ($X per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of gold ore import prices was attained by Canada (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code X - Precious metal ores and concentrates.

Source: IndexBox Platform