Copper billets trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in copper billets was worth $1.20 billion in 2024, about 120.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 90% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $1.20B | 120.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.28B | 141.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.53B | 168.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.61B | 197.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.05B | 162.2K t |
| 2019 | $851.7M | 141.4K t |
| 2018 | $931.5M | 140.4K t |
| 2017 | $631.8M | 101.3K t |
Top copper billets exporting countries
Austria is the largest exporter with 44% of world exports, followed by Germany and Japan. The top three supply 69% between them, out of 49 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $523.4M | 44% |
| Germany | $193.7M | 16% |
| Japan | $116.9M | 9.7% |
| India | $88.6M | 7.4% |
| France | $80.3M | 6.7% |
| Vietnam | $53.6M | 4.5% |
| Pakistan | $35.0M | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $21.4M | 1.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $14.1M | 1.2% |
| Qatar | $11.8M | 1% |
| Chile | $10.4M | 0.9% |
| Italy | $6.8M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 27% of world imports, ahead of China and Germany. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 61% across 56 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $325.2M | 27% |
| China | $205.5M | 17% |
| Germany | $200.8M | 17% |
| Italy | $174.9M | 15% |
| Austria | $105.7M | 8.8% |
| Thailand | $68.5M | 5.7% |
| Finland | $21.1M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $19.2M | 1.6% |
| India | $18.9M | 1.6% |
| Colombia | $10.6M | 0.9% |
| United States | $9.6M | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $9.2M | 0.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $21.57 per kg and Vietnam $8.85 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 7403.13: Copper: refined, unwrought, billets. HS 7403 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most copper billets?
Austria exported $523.4 million in 2024, 44% of the world total, followed by Germany (16%) and Japan (10%). In all, 49 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most copper billets?
France imported $325.2 million in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of China (17%) and Germany (17%). The top three importers together take 61%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in copper billets?
It was worth $1.20 billion in 2024, about 120.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 90% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.61 billion. 49 countries reported exports and 56 reported imports.
What is the average price of copper billets per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $21.57 per kg and Vietnam $8.85 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for copper billets?
The HS code for copper billets is subheading 7403.13, 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 7403 page.
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