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HS 2616.90 Precious-metal ores and concentrates, other

Precious metal ores and concentrates: (excluding silver)

Part of heading 2616 (Precious metal ores and concentrates), in chapter 26 (Ores, slag and ash)

World exports in 2024
$8.39B
+16.0% vs 2023
World imports in 2024
$12.8B
+36.4% vs 2023
Exporting countries
94
with exports in 2024
Importing countries
58
with imports in 2024

World trade trend

Reported world exports and imports of HS 2616.90 per year, 2019 to 2024.

Exports$8.39B in 2024Imports$12.8B in 2024
$0
$5B
$10B
$15B
World exports and imports of HS 2616.90 by year, US dollars
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World exports and imports of HS 2616.90 by year, US dollars
YearExportsImports
2019$4.12B$5.39B
2020$4.96B$7.21B
2021$6.18B$8.09B
2022$6.86B$8.17B
2023$7.23B$9.37B
2024$8.39B$12.8B

2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.

Monthly trend

Monthly trade in HS 2616.90 between the 28 major reporting economies and the rest of the world, Jan 2022 to Dec 2024. Good for direction and seasonality, not a full world total.

Exports$643K in Dec 2024Imports$351M in Dec 2024
$0
$200M
$400M
$600M
Monthly exports and imports of HS 2616.90 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
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Monthly exports and imports of HS 2616.90 reported by the 28 major economies, US dollars
MonthExportsImports
Jan 2022$571K$124M
Feb 2022$79.2K$110M
Mar 2022$58.2K$181M
Apr 2022$498K$131M
May 2022$1.8M$182M
Jun 2022$49.5M$150M
Jul 2022$758K$177M
Aug 2022$385K$235M
Sep 2022$98.7M$224M
Oct 2022$153K$138M
Nov 2022$143K$201M
Dec 2022$59.5M$197M
Jan 2023$3.21M$209M
Feb 2023$60.7M$203M
Mar 2023$50.4M$255M
Apr 2023$1.51M$203M
May 2023$38.8K$275M
Jun 2023$1.15M$186M
Jul 2023$1.62M$228M
Aug 2023$60.6M$186M
Sep 2023$754K$189M
Oct 2023$3.06M$209M
Nov 2023$6.47M$163M
Dec 2023$178K$143M
Jan 2024$853K$279M
Feb 2024$576K$226M
Mar 2024$53.7M$353M
Apr 2024$50.7K$400M
May 2024$613K$405M
Jun 2024$106K$350M
Jul 2024$9.8M$348M
Aug 2024$634K$337M
Sep 2024$12.8M$228M
Oct 2024$12.9M$374M
Nov 2024$5.07M$411M
Dec 2024$643K$351M

Top exporting and importing countries

Who sold and bought the most HS 2616.90 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.

Top 10 exporters

  1. 1
    $1.63B
    19.4% of world
  2. 2
    $1B
    12.0% of world
  3. 3
    $884M
    10.5% of world
  4. 4
    $784M
    9.3% of world
  5. 5
    $440M
    5.2% of world
  6. 6
    $402M
    4.8% of world
  7. 7
    $375M
    4.5% of world
  8. 8
    $337M
    4.0% of world
  9. 9
    $290M
    3.5% of world
  10. 10
    $290M
    3.5% of world

Top 10 importers

  1. 1
    $9.02B
    70.6% of world
  2. 2
    $1.53B
    12.0% of world
  3. 3
    $673M
    5.3% of world
  4. 4
    $298M
    2.3% of world
  5. 5
    $286M
    2.2% of world
  6. 6
    $242M
    1.9% of world
  7. 7
    $185M
    1.4% of world
  8. 8
    $162M
    1.3% of world
  9. 9
    $110M
    0.9% of world
  10. 10
    $97.8M
    0.8% of world

India focus

What India traded in HS 2616.90 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners, and where it sold to and bought from.

India exports in 2024
$14.3M
+16.4% vs 2023, 0.2% of world
India imports in 2024
$16.6M
+168% vs 2023, 0.1% of world

India does not publish detailed six digit trade figures. These are mirror figures, built from what the 28 major economies reported about their trade with India, so treat them as a lower bound.

India exports to

  1. 1
    $13.6M
    94.5% of exports
  2. 2
    $791K
    5.5% of exports
  3. 3
    $162
    <0.1% of exports
  4. 4
    $20
    <0.1% of exports

India imports from

  1. 1
    $14.5M
    87.6% of imports
  2. 2
    $1.24M
    7.4% of imports
  3. 3
    $512K
    3.1% of imports
  4. 4
    $318K
    1.9% of imports

Partner lists cover the 28 major reporting economies only.

Chemicals classified under HS 2616.90

Chemicals on CompoundList whose HS code falls under this code.

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Suppliers of HS 2616.90 chemicals

Companies listing chemicals that fall under this HS code. Verified and paid members are listed first, unclaimed profiles are marked.

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Questions about HS 2616.90

Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.

What is HS code 261690?

HS code 261690 (also written 2616.90) is a subheading of the Harmonized System that covers precious metal ores and concentrates: (excluding silver). It sits under heading 2616 (precious metal ores and concentrates) in chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash).

How much is traded worldwide under HS code 261690?

In 2024, countries reported exports worth $8.39B and imports worth $12.8B under HS code 261690. Reported exports changed by +16.0% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.

Which countries export the most under HS code 261690?

The largest exporters in 2024 were Australia (19.4% of world exports), South Africa (12.0% of world exports) and Peru (10.5% of world exports).

Which countries import the most under HS code 261690?

The largest importers in 2024 were China (70.6% of world imports), Germany (12.0% of world imports) and United Kingdom (5.3% of world imports).

Does India export or import goods under HS code 261690?

Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $14.3M and imported at least $16.6M under HS code 261690 in 2024. Among the major reporting economies, its largest export market was China and its largest supplier was Australia.

Is the HS code the same in every country?

The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System. Countries add their own digits after that, for example India uses eight digit ITC-HS codes and the United States uses ten digit HTS codes, so check the national tariff for the full code and the duty rate.