Belgium was the largest importer of precious metal waste and scrap worldwide, with a volume of more than 123 thousand metric tons in 2023. Ranking second was Germany, with imports surpassing 80 thousand tons. Germany was also the largest exporter of precious metal waste and scrap that year.
Leading importers of precious metals waste and scrap worldwide in 2023
(in 1,000 metric tons)
Data refers to waste and scrap containing precious metals or precious-metal compounds. It excludes waste and scrap melted down into unworked blocks, ingots, or similar forms.
Figures have been rounded.
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Trade Map. (June 25, 2024). Leading importers of precious metals waste and scrap worldwide in 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1391220/leading-importers-of-precious-metals-waste-and-scrap-worldwide/
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