Copper castings and forgings trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in copper castings and forgings was worth $597.0 million in 2024, about 40.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017, and up 13% 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 | $597.0M | 40.2K t |
| 2023 | $530.6M | 36.1K t |
| 2022 | $603.7M | 39.4K t |
| 2021 | $614.6M | 62.9K t |
| 2020 | $481.0M | 39.1K t |
| 2019 | $472.6M | 38.5K t |
| 2018 | $508.6M | 38.9K t |
| 2017 | $509.2M | 41.7K t |
Top copper castings and forgings exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United States. The top three supply 38% between them, out of 116 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $110.6M | 19% |
| Germany | $57.7M | 9.7% |
| United States | $55.9M | 9.4% |
| Italy | $54.6M | 9.2% |
| Czech Republic | $33.1M | 5.5% |
| Finland | $32.5M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $30.6M | 5.1% |
| France | $23.9M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $23.9M | 4% |
| Slovenia | $22.1M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $17.2M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $15.2M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (11%), the United States (11%) and South Korea (7%). 191 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $67.8M | 11% |
| United States | $65.7M | 11% |
| South Korea | $40.8M | 6.8% |
| Mexico | $30.2M | 5.1% |
| France | $28.3M | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $25.8M | 4.3% |
| Israel | $24.9M | 4.2% |
| Croatia | $19.0M | 3.2% |
| China | $18.5M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $18.1M | 3% |
| Italy | $17.0M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $16.7M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $36.47 per kg and China $10.75 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 7419.91: Copper: cast, moulded, stamped or forged, but not further worked. HS 7419 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most copper castings and forgings?
China exported $110.6 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Germany (10%) and the United States (9%). In all, 116 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most copper castings and forgings?
Germany imported $67.8 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of the United States (11%) and South Korea (7%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in copper castings and forgings?
It was worth $597.0 million in 2024, about 40.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $614.6 million. 116 countries reported exports and 191 reported imports.
What is the average price of copper castings and forgings per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $36.47 per kg and China $10.75 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for copper castings and forgings?
The HS code for copper castings and forgings is subheading 7419.91, 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 7419 page.
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