🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of copper foil: 2024 trade data
Imports of copper foil by the United Kingdom reached $29.4 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $44.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of copper foil by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $40.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $32.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $39.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $37.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $31.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $44.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $36.2M | 3.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports copper foil from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (31%), China (17%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $9.0M | 31% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.9M | 17% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.2M | 14% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.7M | 13% |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | $2.0M | 6.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $1.2M | 4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $801K | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $790K | 2.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $665K | 2.3% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $414K | 1.4% |
Types of copper foil 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… | 39% |
| 7410.12 | Copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloys | 29% |
| 7410.11 | Copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper | 28% |
| 7410.22 | Copper: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing material, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm, of… | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7410.
Average import price of copper foil
The average declared value was about $16.53 per kg, 22% 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.
The United Kingdom also exports copper foil
The United Kingdom exported $17.3 million of copper foil in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Malaysia (30%), Germany (21%), China (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $5.1M | 30% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.6M | 21% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.4M | 7.9% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.1M | 6.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $725K | 4.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $680K | 3.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $620K | 3.6% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $602K | 3.5% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $523K | 3% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $521K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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.
Copper foil trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of copper foil imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported copper foil worth $29.4 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import copper foil from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Netherlands (31%), China (17%), United States (14%).
What is the average import price of copper foil in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $16.53 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $13.60 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export copper foil?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported copper foil worth $17.3 million in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Germany, China.
What is the HS code for copper foil?
Copper foil falls under HS heading 7410 (Copper foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickn). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading copper foil with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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