Backed copper foil imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of backed copper foil by Saudi Arabia reached $6.2 million in 2024 (885 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.2M | 885 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 107 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 596 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 411 t |
| 2020 | $513K | 51 t |
| 2019 | $364K | 20 t |
| 2018 | $164K | 6 t |
| 2017 | $570K | 54 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports backed copper foil from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+323% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 75% |
| Bahrain | $1.3M | 21% |
| Egypt | $107K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $66K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $65K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $41K | 0.7% |
| United States | $23K | 0.4% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.02 per kg, 56% below the world average of $16.09, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia backed copper foil imports (HS 7410.21): 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 7410.21: Copper: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing material, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper.
Common questions
What is the value of backed copper foil imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported backed copper foil worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 885 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 125 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply backed copper foil to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Bahrain (20%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 523% on the year.
What is the average import price of backed copper foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.02 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $16.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of backed copper foil to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $570 thousand in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 991%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for backed copper foil?
The HS code for backed copper foil is subheading 7410.21. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7410 page.
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