Copper sulfate trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in copper sulfate was worth $863.4 million in 2024, about 245.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017, and up 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 | $863.4M | 245.8K t |
| 2023 | $814.5M | 223.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.28B | 266.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.38B | 299.3K t |
| 2020 | $559.3M | 257.0K t |
| 2019 | $851.6M | 292.3K t |
| 2018 | $857.2M | 269.0K t |
| 2017 | $751.6M | 275.9K t |
Top copper sulfate exporting countries
Exports are led by South Africa (22%), Taiwan (12%) and Mexico (8%). 85 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 42%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $192.0M | 22% |
| Taiwan | $104.0M | 12% |
| Mexico | $68.6M | 7.9% |
| United States | $68.2M | 7.9% |
| Turkey | $59.5M | 6.9% |
| Poland | $43.1M | 5% |
| China | $39.6M | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $37.3M | 4.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $27.7M | 3.2% |
| Peru | $27.5M | 3.2% |
| Chile | $25.7M | 3% |
| Japan | $20.2M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Belgium (21%), the United States (12%) and Australia (5%). 174 countries imported it, and the top three take 39% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $184.1M | 21% |
| United States | $102.9M | 12% |
| Australia | $46.3M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $38.0M | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $37.9M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $36.5M | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $24.2M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $19.6M | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $19.2M | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $18.5M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $18.1M | 2.1% |
| China | $17.8M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $13.35 per kg and Taiwan $2.50 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 2833.25: Sulphates: of copper. HS 2833 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most copper sulfate?
South Africa exported $192.0 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (12%) and Mexico (8%). In all, 85 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most copper sulfate?
Belgium imported $184.1 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of the United States (12%) and Australia (5%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in copper sulfate?
It was worth $863.4 million in 2024, about 245.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.38 billion. 85 countries reported exports and 174 reported imports.
What is the average price of copper sulfate per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $13.35 per kg and Taiwan $2.50 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 sulfate?
The HS code for copper sulfate is subheading 2833.25, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2833 page.
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