Copper scrap exports from the Republic of the Congo: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of copper scrap by the Republic of the Congo reached $16.2 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $21.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $21.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 2.9K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo exports copper scrap to
India alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+730% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $11.0M | 68% |
| China | $1.4M | 8.7% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 7.6% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 6.2% |
| Thailand | $704K | 4.4% |
| Japan | $586K | 3.6% |
| Hong Kong | $208K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.05 per kg, close to the world average of $6.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo copper scrap exports (HS 7404): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7404: Copper; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of copper scrap exported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo exported copper scrap worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper scrap from the Republic of the Congo?
India was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by China (9%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 730% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.05 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $6.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of copper scrap from the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $21.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper scrap?
The HS code for copper scrap is heading 7404. In the Republic of the Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7404.00. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7404 page.
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