🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of copper ore: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported copper ore worth $4.7 million (830 tonnes). That is 7995% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $43.4 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of copper ore by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.7M | 830 t |
| 2023 | $58K | 4 t |
| 2022 | $222K | 34 t |
| 2021 | $93K | 28 t |
| 2020 | $43.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $364K | 121 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 468 t |
| 2017 | $350K | 65 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports copper ore from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $3.1M | 66% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $1.1M | 24% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $175K | 3.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $169K | 3.6% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $52K | 1.1% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $26K | 0.6% |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | $12K | 0.3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $11K | 0.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $6K | 0.1% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price of copper ore
The average declared value was about $5.63 per kg, 133% above the world average of $2.42. 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 ore
The United Kingdom exported $267 thousand of copper ore in 2024 (99 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $183K | 68% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $35K | 13% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $28K | 11% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $9K | 3.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $6K | 2.2% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $2K | 0.8% |
| 🇬🇮 Gibraltar | $2K | 0.7% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1K | 0.4% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $1K | 0.2% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $0K | 0.1% |
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.
Shipment records are in the platform
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2603: Copper ores and concentrates.
Copper ore trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of copper ore imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported copper ore worth $4.7 million in 2024 (830 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import copper ore from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Brazil (66%), South Africa (24%), Germany (4%).
What is the average import price of copper ore in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $5.63 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.42 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export copper ore?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported copper ore worth $267 thousand in 2024, mainly to China, Germany, Malaysia.
What is the HS code for copper ore?
Copper ore falls under HS heading 2603 (Copper ores and concentrates). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading copper ore 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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