Copper alloy foil unbacked imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper alloy foil unbacked by the United Kingdom reached $8.5 million in 2024 (590 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 19% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.5M | 590 t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 810 t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 681 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 930 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 620 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 714 t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports copper alloy foil unbacked from
Netherlands alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $6.4M | 76% |
| Germany | $686K | 8.1% |
| China | $532K | 6.3% |
| France | $399K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $109K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $101K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $82K | 1% |
| Italy | $77K | 0.9% |
| United States | $30K | 0.4% |
| Bulgaria | $16K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.39 per kg, close to the world average of $14.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper alloy foil unbacked exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.4 million of copper alloy foil unbacked in 2024 (328 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Thailand (22%), Malaysia (14%), Germany (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $521K | 22% |
| Malaysia | $328K | 14% |
| Germany | $316K | 13% |
| South Africa | $281K | 12% |
| China | $231K | 9.8% |
| Italy | $152K | 6.4% |
| Canada | $144K | 6.1% |
| Colombia | $89K | 3.8% |
| United States | $68K | 2.9% |
| India | $36K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom copper alloy foil unbacked imports (HS 7410.12): 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 7410.12: Copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of copper alloy foil unbacked imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported copper alloy foil unbacked worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 590 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 147 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper alloy foil unbacked to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Germany (8%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper alloy foil unbacked per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.39 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $14.05 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 alloy foil unbacked to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export copper alloy foil unbacked?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, Malaysia and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper alloy foil unbacked?
The HS code for copper alloy foil unbacked is subheading 7410.12. 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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