Copper foil unbacked imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper foil unbacked by the United Kingdom reached $8.3 million in 2024 (635 tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.3 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 | $8.3M | 635 t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 928 t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $16.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports copper foil unbacked from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (31%), Luxembourg (20%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 31% |
| Luxembourg | $1.7M | 20% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 15% |
| United States | $824K | 9.9% |
| China | $572K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $315K | 3.8% |
| France | $229K | 2.8% |
| India | $206K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $180K | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $178K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.13 per kg, close to the world average of $15.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper foil unbacked exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported copper foil unbacked worth $2.4 million (245 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (17%), Netherlands (17%), Germany (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $407K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $405K | 17% |
| Germany | $318K | 14% |
| France | $262K | 11% |
| Sweden | $163K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $144K | 6.1% |
| China | $114K | 4.8% |
| Malaysia | $109K | 4.6% |
| Canada | $104K | 4.4% |
| Romania | $71K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported copper foil unbacked worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 635 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 147 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper foil unbacked to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Luxembourg (20%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper foil unbacked per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.13 per kg in 2024, 14% 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 the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2023 at $18.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export copper foil unbacked?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 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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