Copper plate and sheet imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $37.8 million of copper plate and sheet in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. 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 | $37.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $38.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $35.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $26.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $20.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 3.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports copper plate and sheet from
The largest suppliers were Germany (29%), Finland (20%), Thailand (17%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.1M | 29% |
| Finland | $7.4M | 20% |
| Thailand | $6.6M | 17% |
| Bulgaria | $5.2M | 14% |
| Serbia | $2.6M | 6.9% |
| Greece | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $842K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $780K | 2.1% |
| China | $640K | 1.7% |
| Suriname | $311K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.49 per kg, close to the world average of $11.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper plate and sheet exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $3.8 million of copper plate and sheet in 2024 (413 tonnes). Ireland alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.0M | 52% |
| El Salvador | $300K | 7.8% |
| France | $254K | 6.6% |
| Japan | $148K | 3.9% |
| United States | $132K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $127K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $127K | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $113K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $89K | 2.3% |
| Serbia | $79K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom copper plate and sheet imports (HS 7409.19): 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 7409.19: Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils.
Common questions
What is the value of copper plate and sheet imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported copper plate and sheet worth $37.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 182 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper plate and sheet to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by Finland (20%) and Thailand (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper plate and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.49 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper plate and sheet to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $37.8 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2023 at $38.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export copper plate and sheet?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, El Salvador and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $34.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper plate and sheet?
The HS code for copper plate and sheet is subheading 7409.19. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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