Copper alloy foil unbacked trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in copper alloy foil unbacked was worth $581.5 million in 2024, about 41.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017, and up 15% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $581.5M | 41.4K t |
| 2023 | $503.9M | 34.0K t |
| 2022 | $731.6M | 43.9K t |
| 2021 | $748.5M | 49.2K t |
| 2020 | $540.8M | 43.6K t |
| 2019 | $537.7M | 44.5K t |
| 2018 | $605.8M | 46.9K t |
| 2017 | $569.9M | 48.6K t |
Top copper alloy foil unbacked exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (55%), China (13%) and the United States (6%). 80 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 74%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $318.2M | 55% |
| China | $77.0M | 13% |
| United States | $33.4M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $26.7M | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $24.9M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $21.2M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $19.7M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $19.3M | 3.3% |
| India | $11.3M | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $5.9M | 1% |
| France | $4.3M | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 37% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and Taiwan. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 56% across 147 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $214.0M | 37% |
| South Korea | $63.4M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $50.8M | 8.7% |
| Thailand | $41.1M | 7.1% |
| Vietnam | $38.6M | 6.6% |
| Hong Kong | $30.6M | 5.3% |
| Malaysia | $17.2M | 3% |
| Japan | $15.5M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $11.1M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $10.5M | 1.8% |
| United States | $9.0M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $8.5M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $18.20 per kg and Thailand $6.80 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7410.12: Copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloys. HS 7410 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most copper alloy foil unbacked?
Japan exported $318.2 million in 2024, 55% of the world total, followed by China (13%) and the United States (6%). In all, 80 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most copper alloy foil unbacked?
China imported $214.0 million in 2024, 37% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (11%) and Taiwan (9%). The top three importers together take 56%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in copper alloy foil unbacked?
It was worth $581.5 million in 2024, about 41.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $748.5 million. 80 countries reported exports and 147 reported imports.
What is the average price of copper alloy foil unbacked per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $18.20 per kg and Thailand $6.80 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for copper alloy foil unbacked?
The HS code for copper alloy foil unbacked is subheading 7410.12, in chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7410 page.
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