🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of copper master alloys: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $2.6 million of copper master alloys in 2024 (257 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of copper master alloys by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | 257 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 232 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 418 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 551 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 399 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 477 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 578 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 499 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports copper master alloys from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (44%), Belgium (25%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $1.2M | 44% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $640K | 25% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $235K | 9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $124K | 4.8% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $120K | 4.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $118K | 4.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $85K | 3.3% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $53K | 2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $43K | 1.7% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $20K | 0.8% |
Average import price of copper master alloys
The average declared value was about $10.13 per kg, close to the world average of $9.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports copper master alloys
The United Kingdom exported $1.5 million of copper master alloys in 2024 (200 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were China (45%), Germany (10%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $692K | 45% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $156K | 10% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $153K | 10% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $153K | 10% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $100K | 6.6% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $52K | 3.4% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $35K | 2.3% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $29K | 1.9% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $26K | 1.7% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $21K | 1.4% |
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 7405: Copper; master alloys.
Copper master alloys trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of copper master alloys imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported copper master alloys worth $2.6 million in 2024 (257 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import copper master alloys from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were South Korea (44%), Belgium (25%), India (9%).
What is the average import price of copper master alloys in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $10.13 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $9.71 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export copper master alloys?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported copper master alloys worth $1.5 million in 2024, mainly to China, Germany, Saudi Arabia.
What is the HS code for copper master alloys?
Copper master alloys falls under HS heading 7405 (Copper; master alloys). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading copper master alloys with the United Kingdom?
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