Copper foil unbacked imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $34.5 million of copper foil unbacked in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $51.9 million.
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 | $34.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $51.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $38.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $29.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $16.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $20.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 1.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports copper foil unbacked from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), South Korea (23%), United States (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.2M | 50% |
| South Korea | $7.9M | 23% |
| United States | $5.8M | 17% |
| India | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $805K | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $570K | 1.7% |
| Bulgaria | $485K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $258K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $244K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $52K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.63 per kg, 24% below the world average of $15.21, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia copper foil unbacked imports (HS 7410.11): 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 7410.11: Copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper.
Common questions
What is the value of copper foil unbacked imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported copper foil unbacked worth $34.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 147 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper foil unbacked to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by South Korea (23%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 486% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper foil unbacked per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.63 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $15.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of copper foil unbacked to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $34.5 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. The peak was 2023 at $51.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper foil unbacked?
The HS code for copper foil unbacked is subheading 7410.11. 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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