Copper foil trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in copper foil was worth $8.18 billion in 2024, about 601.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017, and up 12% 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 | $8.18B | 601.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.29B | 556.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.44B | 544.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.59B | 598.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.85B | 511.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.52B | 504.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.93B | 534.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.55B | 544.1K t |
Top copper foil exporting countries
Taiwan is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by Japan and China. The top three supply 59% between them, out of 132 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $1.87B | 23% |
| Japan | $1.69B | 21% |
| China | $1.25B | 15% |
| South Korea | $849.0M | 10% |
| Malaysia | $589.2M | 7.2% |
| United States | $366.6M | 4.5% |
| Indonesia | $205.5M | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $172.6M | 2.1% |
| Luxembourg | $157.1M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $119.6M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $117.9M | 1.4% |
| Philippines | $104.8M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (34%), South Korea (10%) and Taiwan (7%). 171 countries imported it, and the top three take 51% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.74B | 34% |
| South Korea | $813.5M | 10% |
| Taiwan | $600.9M | 7.4% |
| Malaysia | $530.2M | 6.5% |
| United States | $459.4M | 5.6% |
| Thailand | $386.5M | 4.7% |
| Vietnam | $350.6M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $321.5M | 3.9% |
| Philippines | $252.9M | 3.1% |
| Hong Kong | $246.7M | 3% |
| Hungary | $193.0M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $144.7M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $13.60 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Indonesia averaged $138.23 per kg and the United States $6.97 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: Copper foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm. HS 7410 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most copper foil?
Taiwan exported $1.87 billion in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Japan (21%) and China (15%). In all, 132 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most copper foil?
China imported $2.74 billion in 2024, 34% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (10%) and Taiwan (7%). The top three importers together take 51%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in copper foil?
It was worth $8.18 billion in 2024, about 601.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $9.59 billion. 132 countries reported exports and 171 reported imports.
What is the average price of copper foil per kg?
The world average declared value was about $13.60 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Indonesia averaged $138.23 per kg and the United States $6.97 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 foil?
The HS code for copper foil is heading 7410, in chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 7410 page.
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