Copper powder trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in copper powder was worth $1.29 billion in 2024, about 348.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 76% since 2017, and down 21% 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 | $1.29B | 348.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.64B | 442.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.55B | 370.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.64B | 210.2K t |
| 2020 | $997.5M | 176.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.59B | 335.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.22B | 192.8K t |
| 2017 | $732.0M | 90.2K t |
Top copper powder exporting countries
Malaysia is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by the United States and Germany. The top three supply 51% between them, out of 107 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $331.9M | 26% |
| United States | $202.5M | 16% |
| Germany | $122.9M | 9.5% |
| Japan | $99.7M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $69.2M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $66.3M | 5.2% |
| China | $55.5M | 4.3% |
| Russia | $43.4M | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $26.2M | 2% |
| Australia | $24.6M | 1.9% |
| France | $23.3M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $21.0M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (29%), Malaysia (24%) and Germany (5%). 145 countries imported it, and the top three take 59% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $379.7M | 30% |
| Malaysia | $312.8M | 24% |
| Germany | $69.7M | 5.4% |
| United States | $53.7M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $44.8M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $41.1M | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $40.5M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $31.5M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $27.6M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $25.7M | 2% |
| France | $25.5M | 2% |
| Canada | $21.3M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $16.27 per kg and the United States $1.42 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 7406: Copper; powders and flakes. HS 7406 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most copper powder?
Malaysia exported $331.9 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by the United States (16%) and Germany (10%). In all, 107 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most copper powder?
China imported $379.7 million in 2024, 29% of world imports, ahead of Malaysia (24%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 59%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in copper powder?
It was worth $1.29 billion in 2024, about 348.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 76% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.64 billion. 107 countries reported exports and 145 reported imports.
What is the average price of copper powder per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $16.27 per kg and the United States $1.42 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 powder?
The HS code for copper powder is heading 7406, 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 7406 page.
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