During January-November 2024, the United States reduced palladium imports from the Russian Federation by 20%. writes about this RIA Novosti According to US Customs data.
During this period, Russia’s palladium imports reached the lowest level since 2017 with 861.9 million dollars. Despite this, Russia still ranks first in the export of this metal to the USA. The top 5 palladium suppliers to the USA include South Africa, South Korea, Belgium and Italy.
Palladium is a noble metal used in electronics, hydrogen technology and medicine.
At the same time, a record will be experienced in Russia in 2022 augmented Supply of uranium, fertilizer and palladium to the USA. USA in October 2024 in the name G7 will consider imposing sanctions on Russian palladium and titanium.
Previously USA allowed import of diamond products from the Russian Federation, taking into account their export dates.