🇾🇪Platinum Rate in Sanaa Today
The platinum rate in Sanaa today is YER 12,116 per gram for 21K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up YER 361.49 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into YER for Sanaa. Jewellers there add making charges and a local premium on top, so a counter price will normally sit above this figure. It is one of Yemen's larger markets, with a population of around 1,937,451.
Platinum rate in Sanaa — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | YER 13,847 | YER 12,693 | YER 12,116 | YER 10,385 | YER 8,077 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | YER 430,683 | YER 394,793 | YER 376,848 | YER 323,013 | YER 251,232 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | YER 13,846,792 | YER 12,692,893 | YER 12,115,943 | YER 10,385,094 | YER 8,077,295 |
All figures in YER (Rial). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 21K per gram in Sanaa
Daily closes from COMEX front-month futures — a continuous series that predates our own spot record. Futures trade slightly above spot, so read these as the day-to-day movement, not as the counter price. Converted at the current YER exchange rate.
| Date | 21K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | YER 12,118 | +YER 361.49 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | YER 11,756 | +YER 182.35 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | YER 11,574 | +YER 489.26 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | YER 11,085 | -YER 353.78 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | YER 11,439 | +YER 202.25 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | YER 11,236 | +YER 159.23 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | YER 11,077 | -YER 230.50 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | YER 11,308 | +YER 98.24 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | YER 11,209 | +YER 8.34 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | YER 11,201 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Sanaa — questions
What is the platinum rate in Sanaa today?
The platinum rate in Sanaa today is YER 12,116 per gram for 21K, and YER 13,847 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current YER exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Sanaa?
One gram of 24K platinum costs YER 13,847 in Sanaa, and 22K costs YER 12,693 per gram. 18K works out at YER 10,385.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Sanaa?
22K gold is 91.67% pure — 22 parts gold to 24 — so it contains less gold by weight than 24K, which is 99.9% pure. That is why 22K is YER 1,154 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Sanaa different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Yemen — gold trades in one global market and converts at one exchange rate. What differs city to city is the retail markup: making charges, wastage and the jeweller's own premium. Those are set by each shop, not by the market.
How often does this rate update?
The spot price refreshes continuously through the trading day and this page reflects the latest reading, last confirmed 9 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.