🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of copper sheet: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $159.8 million of copper sheet in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $220.8 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of copper sheet by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159.8M | 14.8K t |
| 2023 | $168.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $220.8M | 20.4K t |
| 2021 | $195.8M | 20.3K t |
| 2020 | $136.9M | 19.7K t |
| 2019 | $211.6M | 30.2K t |
| 2018 | $213.8M | 28.5K t |
| 2017 | $210.3M | 32.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports copper sheet from
Germany alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $88.0M | 55% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $12.3M | 7.7% |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | $12.2M | 7.6% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $8.2M | 5.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.4M | 4.6% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $6.6M | 4.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $5.9M | 3.7% |
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | $5.6M | 3.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.8M | 1.8% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.1M | 1.3% |
Types of copper sheet under HS 7409
| 7409.19 | Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils | 24% |
| 7409.11 | Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, in coils | 21% |
| 7409.31 | Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-tin base alloys (bronze), in coils | 17% |
| 7409.21 | Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), in coils | 12% |
| 7409.29 | Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), not in coils | 12% |
| 7409.40 | Copper: plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys… | 8.9% |
| 7409.90 | Copper: plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-tin base alloys… | 4.5% |
| 7409.39 | Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-tin base alloys, not in coils | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7409.
Average import price of copper sheet
The average declared value was about $10.80 per kg, close to the world average of $11.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports copper sheet
Exports of copper sheet by the United Kingdom reached $132.6 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (33%), United States (29%), United Arab Emirates (5%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $43.7M | 33% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $38.5M | 29% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $6.3M | 4.8% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $6.0M | 4.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $5.6M | 4.2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $5.4M | 4% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $4.4M | 3.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $1.8M | 1.3% |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | $1.5M | 1.1% |
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.
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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 7409: Copper plates, sheets and strip; of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm.
Copper sheet trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of copper sheet imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported copper sheet worth $159.8 million in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import copper sheet from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (55%), Italy (8%), Bulgaria (8%).
What is the average import price of copper sheet in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $10.80 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $11.00 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export copper sheet?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported copper sheet worth $132.6 million in 2024, mainly to Germany, United States, United Arab Emirates.
What is the HS code for copper sheet?
Copper sheet falls under HS heading 7409 (Copper plates, sheets and strip; of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading copper sheet with the United Kingdom?
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