Key Market Indicators
New Zealand's exports of platinum are expected to hit $3.3 million in 2026, up 3% per year on average since 2021 when they totalled $2.75 million. Since 1994, the country has seen a 16% year-on-year increase. It ranked 35th in 2021, overtaken by Lithuania with exports of $2.75 million. The United Kingdom, Russia and the United States were the top three platinum exporters in 2021. Meanwhile, New Zealand's imports of platinum are expected to drop 0.5% per year on average to total $3.02 million in 2026. Since 1994, the country's demand has increased by 2% year on year. In 2021, it ranked 41st, overtaken by Qatar with imports of $3.11 million. Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom were the top three platinum importers in 2021.
