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Platinum group metal used in catalytic converters and jewelry.

Last updated: July 14, 2026

1,018.68
USD/oz
+0.35%
24h change
-0.70%
7-day change
-1.76%
30-day change
30-Day Price Trend
About Platinum

Platinum is a rare precious metal primarily used in automotive catalysts (catalytic converters) for diesel vehicles and in jewellery. Over 70% of primary platinum comes from South Africa.

Common Grades & Types
Platinum Sponge/Powder (99.95%)
Primary refinery output, the trading benchmark.
Auto-catalyst Scrap
Spent catalytic converters, the primary platinum recycling stream.
Jewellery Scrap
Recycled platinum jewellery, typically 950 or 900 fineness.
Key Applications
  • Automotive catalytic converters (diesel, ~40% of demand)
  • Jewellery
  • Chemical and petroleum refining catalysts
  • Fuel cell electrodes
  • Electrical contacts
What Drives Platinum Prices
  • 1Diesel vehicle market share (key demand driver)
  • 2South African mine supply and labour disruptions
  • 3Auto catalyst recycling rates
  • 4Hydrogen fuel cell developments
  • 5Palladium/platinum substitution economics
Frequently Asked Questions

Historical Prices
Last 30 days — USD/oz
DatePriceDaily Change
Jul 14, 20261,018.68+0.35%
Jul 12, 20261,015.10+0.10%
Jul 11, 20261,014.06-0.61%
Jul 10, 20261,020.25-0.12%
Jul 9, 20261,021.51-0.71%
Jul 8, 20261,028.80-0.31%
Jul 7, 20261,032.03+0.61%
Jul 6, 20261,025.82+0.12%
Jul 5, 20261,024.59-0.71%
Jul 4, 20261,031.91+0.32%
Jul 3, 20261,028.63-0.84%
Jul 2, 20261,037.30-0.13%
Jul 1, 20261,038.67-0.36%
Jun 30, 20261,042.39+0.46%
Jun 29, 20261,037.64+0.30%
Jun 28, 20261,034.52+0.23%
Jun 26, 20261,032.10+0.48%
Jun 25, 20261,027.16-0.12%
Jun 24, 20261,028.44-0.70%
Jun 23, 20261,035.66+0.56%
Jun 22, 20261,029.88+0.08%
Jun 21, 20261,029.01-0.43%
Jun 20, 20261,033.44-0.65%
Jun 18, 20261,040.17+0.58%
Jun 17, 20261,034.19+0.31%
Jun 16, 20261,030.98-0.57%
Jun 15, 20261,036.93—
Current Price
1,018.68
USD/oz
24h
+0.35%
7d
-0.70%
30d
-1.76%
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