# South Africa Metals: palladium, semi-manufactured price positioning (HS 711029)

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## Answer

South Africa has a median reported export price of $37.9M/t across 21 markets. Across the reported period, the highest observed price is $738.8M/t in China; the lowest is $64.6K/t in United Rep. of Tanzania.

## Summary

- Price spread: 1,950.8%
- Total trade value: $3.6B
- Average quantity: 1 metric tons
- Latest year: 2023

## Price by market

| Market | Latest year | Latest price | Vs median | Year-over-year change | Change since first reported year | Trade value (reported period) | Years reported | Position |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---|
| United Kingdom | 2023 | $55.9M/t | +53.4% | +74.6% | +229.9% | $693.5M | 5 | Above |
| USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands | 2023 | $55.0M/t | +117.2% | -32.8% | +127.2% | $803.3M | 5 | Above |
| Germany | 2023 | $53.4M/t | +35.8% | -11.9% | +119.3% | $286.5M | 5 | Above |
| Japan | 2023 | $112.4M/t | +268.4% | -57.2% | +324.1% | $246.8M | 5 | Above |
| Netherlands | 2020 | $75.1M/t | +228.6% | Not reported | +0% | $39.7M | 1 | Above |
| India | 2023 | $37.4M/t | +0% | -38.3% | +31.4% | $106.9M | 5 | Mid |
| China | 2023 | $51.6M/t | +88.1% | -93% | +116.5% | $341.9M | 4 | Above |
| Canada | 2023 | $39.1M/t | +9% | -60.4% | +41.2% | $811.1M | 5 | Mid |
| Qatar | 2020 | $51.8M/t | +0% | Not reported | +0% | $7.9M | 1 | Mid |
| Zambia | 2022 | $53.8M/t | +0% | Not reported | +0% | $6.9M | 1 | Mid |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2023 | $49.0M/t | +90.6% | -18.4% | +93.1% | $123.8M | 4 | Above |
| Australia | 2023 | $31.8M/t | +0% | -17.5% | -17.5% | $7.5M | 2 | Mid |
| United Arab Emirates | 2022 | $7.9M/t | -13.6% | Not reported | +0% | $1.3M | 1 | Mid |
| Italy | 2023 | $18.7M/t | -28.2% | -48.5% | -17.6% | $4.4M | 3 | Below |
| Switzerland, Liechtenstein | 2023 | $31.2M/t | +3.6% | -54.2% | -1.5% | $92.9M | 5 | Mid |
| United Rep. of Tanzania | 2023 | $64.6K/t | +0% | Not reported | +0% | $13.9K | 1 | Mid |

## Price history

- United Kingdom: 2017 $16.9M/t, 2019 $38.4M/t, 2020 $29.8M/t, 2022 $32.0M/t, 2023 $55.9M/t
- USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands: 2017 $24.2M/t, 2019 $34.0M/t, 2020 $57.5M/t, 2022 $81.7M/t, 2023 $55.0M/t
- Germany: 2017 $24.3M/t, 2019 $47.8M/t, 2020 $68.4M/t, 2022 $60.6M/t, 2023 $53.4M/t
- Japan: 2017 $26.5M/t, 2019 $39.8M/t, 2020 $36.0M/t, 2022 $262.8M/t, 2023 $112.4M/t
- Netherlands: 2020 $75.1M/t

## Annual price trend and growth

| Year | Weighted unit value | Change vs prior reported year | Trade value | Markets |
|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| 2017 | $24.5M/t | Not reported | $229.0M | 11 |
| 2019 | $33.1M/t | +35.4% | $507.4M | 10 |
| 2020 | $56.0M/t | +68.9% | $927.3M | 14 |
| 2022 | $90.8M/t | +62.2% | $1.3B | 16 |
| 2023 | $54.3M/t | -40.2% | $595.3M | 14 |

## Methodology

Price = reported trade value in USD / reported quantity in metric tons. The median is calculated across reported market unit values for the same product and year. Price spread = (highest market price - lowest market price) / median market price x 100. Vs median = (market unit value - market median) / market median x 100. Price position is not a profitability claim.

Coverage: 2017-2023; 21 importer markets; 65 reported market-year observations.

## FAQ

### What does South Africa price positioning show for HS 711029?

It compares South Africa's reported unit values across markets with each market's median for the same product and year.

### What does above or below median mean?

Above median means the observed unit value is higher than the market median; below median means it is lower. It does not by itself indicate profit or quality.

### How is the export price calculated?

The reported unit value is trade value divided by reported quantity, expressed per metric ton when quantity is available.

### Can I compare this with the wider Metals: palladium, semi-manufactured market?

Yes. Use the product overview and methodology links to compare price positioning with market size, exporter reach, and reported trade history.

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