Key Market Indicators
Dominican exports of platinum are predicted to reach around $166 million by 2026, up from $131 million in 2021. On average, the year-on-year growth rate since 2017 has been 4.2%, making the country 51st in the global rankings. Latvia overtook the Dominican Republic in 2021 with exports of $131 million. The United Kingdom, Russia, and the United States came in second, third, and fourth respectively. Dominican imports of platinum are expected to reach $64.5 million by 2026, up from $49.6 million in 2021. Since 2010, Dominican demand for the metal has increased by 12.6% year on year, ranking the country 26th in the global rankings in 2021. The Netherlands overtook the Dominican Republic in 2021 with imports of $49.6 million. Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom came in second, third, and fourth respectively.
