Cupronickel sheet trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cupronickel sheet was worth $854.4 million in 2024, about 62.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $854.4M | 62.7K t |
| 2023 | $829.3M | 61.6K t |
| 2022 | $940.0M | 71.4K t |
| 2021 | $927.8M | 71.8K t |
| 2020 | $621.4M | 59.4K t |
| 2019 | $715.0M | 71.4K t |
| 2018 | $819.9M | 78.6K t |
| 2017 | $682.9M | 69.2K t |
Top cupronickel sheet exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (35%), Japan (17%) and China (10%). 63 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 62%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $299.5M | 35% |
| Japan | $148.6M | 17% |
| China | $83.6M | 9.8% |
| South Korea | $80.4M | 9.4% |
| United Kingdom | $57.4M | 6.7% |
| Bulgaria | $32.9M | 3.8% |
| United States | $25.8M | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $24.4M | 2.9% |
| France | $17.1M | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $15.5M | 1.8% |
| Canada | $12.2M | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $10.2M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (22%), Germany (12%) and the United States (11%). 108 countries imported it, and the top three take 45% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $192.2M | 23% |
| Germany | $103.5M | 12% |
| United States | $89.8M | 11% |
| Italy | $46.6M | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $46.3M | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $45.2M | 5.3% |
| Czech Republic | $41.6M | 4.9% |
| Japan | $30.8M | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $29.2M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $28.8M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $21.1M | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $17.2M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $13.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $17.22 per kg and Japan $12.28 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 7409.40: Copper: plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver). HS 7409 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cupronickel sheet?
Germany exported $299.5 million in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by Japan (17%) and China (10%). In all, 63 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cupronickel sheet?
China imported $192.2 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Germany (12%) and the United States (11%). The top three importers together take 45%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cupronickel sheet?
It was worth $854.4 million in 2024, about 62.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $940.0 million. 63 countries reported exports and 108 reported imports.
What is the average price of cupronickel sheet per kg?
The world average declared value was about $13.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $17.22 per kg and Japan $12.28 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 cupronickel sheet?
The HS code for cupronickel sheet is subheading 7409.40, 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 7409 page.
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