Cupronickel tubes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cupronickel tubes was worth $317.2 million in 2024, about 19.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017, and down 10% 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 | $317.2M | 19.2K t |
| 2023 | $354.3M | 21.4K t |
| 2022 | $331.3M | 19.1K t |
| 2021 | $283.8M | 19.3K t |
| 2020 | $320.3M | 22.5K t |
| 2019 | $313.6M | 23.3K t |
| 2018 | $294.9M | 22.6K t |
| 2017 | $247.6M | 20.7K t |
Top cupronickel tubes exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by Germany and South Korea. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 71 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $82.2M | 26% |
| Germany | $53.6M | 17% |
| South Korea | $37.0M | 12% |
| Austria | $31.2M | 9.8% |
| United States | $27.0M | 8.5% |
| Mexico | $26.2M | 8.3% |
| India | $18.8M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $8.2M | 2.6% |
| France | $7.5M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $4.4M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 139 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64.9M | 21% |
| Germany | $29.9M | 9.4% |
| Mexico | $17.2M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $15.5M | 4.9% |
| France | $15.0M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $14.8M | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14.3M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $13.0M | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11.2M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $10.9M | 3.5% |
| China | $8.0M | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $7.1M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $16.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $22.07 per kg and the Netherlands $12.33 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 7411.22: Copper: tubes and pipes, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver). HS 7411 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cupronickel tubes?
China exported $82.2 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Germany (17%) and South Korea (12%). In all, 71 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cupronickel tubes?
The United States imported $64.9 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and Mexico (5%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cupronickel tubes?
It was worth $317.2 million in 2024, about 19.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $354.3 million. 71 countries reported exports and 139 reported imports.
What is the average price of cupronickel tubes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $16.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $22.07 per kg and the Netherlands $12.33 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 tubes?
The HS code for cupronickel tubes is subheading 7411.22, 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 7411 page.
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