Where does the list price of a catalytic converter come from?

In practice, companies price their singe unit by selecting 10 undamaged units with the same catalytic converter markings, cutting out the ceramics and grinding it. The resulting monolith is subjected to measurement of the metal content using spectrometers. This allows to obtain an average value of 1 unit. Many companies have their own price lists and price differences between identical catalytic converters depend on many factors and the accuracy of the quotation process. Taking the above information, we can briefly explain where the so-called market price of a unit comes from and how many direct and indirect factors affect the price of the catalytic converter.

1. Weight of the ceramics
2. Moisture content of the ceramics
3. Content of metals: Pt Pd Rh
4. Prices of these precious metals on world markets given in USD per ounce
5. Exchange rates of currencies used for payment and their conversion
6. Vehicle mileage
7. Type of fuel and its origin
8. Aspects of operation of the vehicle /summer, winter, oil changes, etc./
9. Country of destination of the vehicle
10. Mechanical damage /cracks/
11. Thermal damage /burning/