In 2023, the global import of waste or scrap containing gold primarily saw Switzerland, Singapore, and Canada as the leading importers. Switzerland experienced a year-on-year growth of 6.31%, while Singapore and Canada grew by 10.04% and 4.64%, respectively. Australia and Thailand notably increased by 14.65% and 16.47%, indicating a robust growth trend. Conversely, the United States and Japan experienced declines, at -8.72% and -2.59% respectively. Over the last five years, the market demonstrated moderate growth, with fluctuations across various countries.
The future trends to monitor include potential shifts in policy affecting gold importation, technological advancements in recycling, and global economic factors that may impact the demand for gold-containing scrap. Countries like Finland and Qatar, showing substantial year-on-year growth, should be watched for emerging significance in this market.
Top countries in Import of Waste or Scrap Containing Gold as Sole Precious Metal by Country
| # | 10 Countries | US Dollars | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Switzerland | 1,511,300,000 | 2023 | +2.42% | +6.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Singapore | 1,437,300,000 | 2023 | +3.86% | +10.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 1,286,500,000 | 2023 | +1.59% | +4.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 1,088,600,000 | 2023 | +3.96% | +4.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 742,140,000 | 2023 | +0.84% | +0.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 394,090,000 | 2023 | +2.27% | +14.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United States | 198,910,000 | 2023 | -12.39% | -8.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 137,010,000 | 2023 | -2.51% | -2.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malaysia | 128,030,000 | 2023 | +0.49% | -0.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 81,849,000 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.89% | View data |
