Copper foil imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.4 million of copper foil in 2024 (133 tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.4 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 | $2.4M | 133 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 256 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 212 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 192 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 267 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 224 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 323 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 530 t |
Where South Africa imports copper foil from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (27%), United Kingdom (22%), United States (19%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+825% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $652K | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $523K | 22% |
| United States | $454K | 19% |
| China | $316K | 13% |
| India | $230K | 9.6% |
| Belgium | $78K | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $62K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $28K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $20K | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $12K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7410
| 7410.21 | Copper: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing material, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm, of… | 44% |
| 7410.12 | Copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloys | 35% |
| 7410.11 | Copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper | 20% |
| 7410.22 | Copper: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing material, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm, of… | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7410.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.17 per kg, 34% above the world average of $13.60. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Copper foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm.
Common questions
What is the value of copper foil imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported copper foil worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 133 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper foil to South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($652 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (22%) and the United States (19%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 825% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.17 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $13.60 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of copper foil to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2017 at $4.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for copper foil?
The HS code for copper foil is heading 7410. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 7410.21 (44% of the value) and 7410.12 (35%). 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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