Refined copper other forms trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in refined copper other forms was worth $4.27 billion in 2024, about 489.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 98% since 2017, and up 36% 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 | $4.27B | 489.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.14B | 381.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.46B | 272.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.32B | 264.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.78B | 285.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.95B | 320.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.87B | 468.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.16B | 437.1K t |
Top refined copper other forms exporting countries
Pakistan is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by Kazakhstan and Japan. The top three supply 34% between them, out of 120 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $626.3M | 15% |
| Kazakhstan | $444.4M | 10% |
| Japan | $378.9M | 8.9% |
| Namibia | $343.3M | 8% |
| DR Congo | $332.8M | 7.8% |
| Zambia | $270.1M | 6.3% |
| South Africa | $249.3M | 5.8% |
| Malaysia | $201.0M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $154.7M | 3.6% |
| Russia | $137.7M | 3.2% |
| Qatar | $131.1M | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $124.9M | 2.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (63%), Belgium (7%) and Turkey (6%). 139 countries imported it, and the top three take 76% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.67B | 63% |
| Belgium | $280.2M | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $273.8M | 6.4% |
| Taiwan | $253.3M | 5.9% |
| India | $102.6M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $80.4M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $78.8M | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $61.1M | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $58.2M | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $54.9M | 1.3% |
| Poland | $45.1M | 1.1% |
| Latvia | $44.9M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Zambia averaged $11.81 per kg and Japan $9.11 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 7403.19: Copper: refined, unwrought, n.e.c. in item no. 7403.1. HS 7403 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most refined copper other forms?
Pakistan exported $626.3 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by Kazakhstan (10%) and Japan (9%). In all, 120 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most refined copper other forms?
China imported $2.67 billion in 2024, 63% of world imports, ahead of Belgium (7%) and Turkey (6%). The top three importers together take 76%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in refined copper other forms?
It was worth $4.27 billion in 2024, about 489.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 98% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 120 countries reported exports and 139 reported imports.
What is the average price of refined copper other forms per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Zambia averaged $11.81 per kg and Japan $9.11 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 refined copper other forms?
The HS code for refined copper other forms is subheading 7403.19, 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 7403 page.
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