Copper oxide and hydroxide imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper oxide and hydroxide by the United Kingdom reached $35.9 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 130 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $35.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $35.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $39.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $33.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $25.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $22.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $29.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $27.6M | 4.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports copper oxide and hydroxide from
Most of the value came from United States (43%), Australia (32%), Germany (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $15.3M | 43% |
| Australia | $11.4M | 32% |
| Germany | $5.1M | 14% |
| Norway | $3.4M | 9.5% |
| Sweden | $229K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $178K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $86K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $48K | 0.1% |
| France | $43K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.08 per kg, close to the world average of $8.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper oxide and hydroxide exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of copper oxide and hydroxide by the United Kingdom reached $1.1 million in 2024 (81 tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (23%), Ireland (16%), New Zealand (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $249K | 23% |
| Ireland | $176K | 16% |
| New Zealand | $164K | 15% |
| Costa Rica | $107K | 9.8% |
| Poland | $82K | 7.6% |
| Kenya | $56K | 5.2% |
| Senegal | $52K | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $36K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $29K | 2.6% |
| China | $27K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom copper oxide and hydroxide imports (HS 2825.50): 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 2825.50: Copper oxides and hydroxides.
Common questions
What is the value of copper oxide and hydroxide imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported copper oxide and hydroxide worth $35.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 130 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper oxide and hydroxide to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Australia (32%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper oxide and hydroxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.08 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper oxide and hydroxide to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.6 million in 2017 to $35.9 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $39.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export copper oxide and hydroxide?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Ireland and New Zealand. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $34.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper oxide and hydroxide?
The HS code for copper oxide and hydroxide is subheading 2825.50. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2825 page.
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