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Palladium price in Switzerland : CHF 32.77/g (LBMA spot XPD). Platinum group metal, massively used in automotive catalytic converters (80 % of demand). Subject to Swiss VAT of 8.1 % for private individuals, unlike investment gold.

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Palladium Price

Q: What is the palladium price per gram in Switzerland?

The palladium price in Switzerland is CHF 32.77/g, based on the LBMA spot (XPD) converted to Swiss francs. Updated every 60 seconds.

Q: Why is palladium so expensive?

Palladium is rare (global production ~210 t/yr, mainly Russia and South Africa) and over 80% is absorbed by the automotive industry for gasoline catalytic converters. This industrial dependence creates extreme price volatility.

Q: Is palladium subject to VAT in Switzerland?

Yes. Like silver and platinum, palladium is subject to Swiss VAT of 8.1% for private individuals (unlike investment gold, exempt under Art. 18 VATA). VAT-free purchase possible via bonded warehouses (Zollfreilager).

Q: Can palladium replace platinum in jewelry?

Yes. Palladium (hallmark 950 Pd) is used as an alternative to platinum and white gold in jewelry. It is lighter, naturally white and requires no rhodium plating. In Switzerland, Metalor and PAMP offer palladium alloys for professional jewelers.

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Palladium (XPD)

CHF 32.77

/gram · pure metal

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24h Trend

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Spot market data

CHF 32.10/g

≈ CHF 998 /oz

▼2.03%(-0.66)

High 33.26Low 31.67

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The Palladium Market in Switzerland

Palladium (XPD) is a noble metal of the platinum group. Its price is displayed on GoldPrice24 in CHF per gram, converted in real time from the LBMA fixing.

Historically, palladium was significantly cheaper than platinum and gold. However, due to its massive use in catalytic converters of gasoline vehicles, its price has experienced extreme volatility in recent years.

In Switzerland, palladium is mainly traded in the form of investment bars (minted by Argor-Heraeus, PAMP, Valcambi) or used in luxury watchmaking and jewelry to create white gold.

Industrial and Jewelry Uses

The automotive industry absorbs over 80% of global palladium for catalytic converters. In Switzerland, refineries also supply the watchmaking industry. Palladium is the best metal to 'whiten' yellow gold and obtain high-quality white gold.

Taxation in Switzerland

Unlike investment gold, physical palladium is subject to Swiss VAT of 8.1%. For investment purposes, buyers often use bonded warehouses (Zollfreilager) or ETFs to avoid this tax.

Frequently asked questions about palladium price in Switzerland

What is the palladium price per gram in Switzerland?

CHF 32.77/g (LBMA spot XPD, updated every 60 seconds). Indicative price for jewelry and investment. Data from LBMA fixing in USD/oz converted to CHF/g.

Why is palladium so expensive?

Palladium is rare (~210 t/yr global production, mainly Russia and South Africa) and over 80% is absorbed by gasoline catalytic converters. This dependence creates extreme volatility: its price nearly quadrupled between 2016 and 2022.

Is palladium subject to VAT in Switzerland?

Yes, Swiss VAT of 8.1% for private individuals. Unlike investment gold (exempt under Art. 18 VATA). For large quantities, buyers use bonded warehouses (Zollfreilager) to defer or avoid VAT.

Can palladium replace platinum in jewelry?

Yes. Palladium (hallmark 950 Pd) is lighter than platinum, naturally white, and requires no rhodium plating. It is used in Swiss and international fine jewelry as an economical alternative to platinum. Metalor and PAMP (Switzerland) offer palladium alloys for professional jewelers.

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