Copper strip coiled imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $34.1 million of copper strip coiled in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $48.6 million.
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 | $34.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $36.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $37.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $47.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $27.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $33.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $42.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $48.6M | 7.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports copper strip coiled from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $18.3M | 54% |
| China | $4.5M | 13% |
| Bulgaria | $4.2M | 12% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 9.4% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| France | $965K | 2.8% |
| India | $674K | 2% |
| Finland | $505K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $359K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $71K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.32 per kg, close to the world average of $11.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper strip coiled exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of copper strip coiled by the United Kingdom reached $28.5 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (22%), Hong Kong (21%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $6.2M | 22% |
| Hong Kong | $5.9M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.0M | 14% |
| Ireland | $2.1M | 7.3% |
| Qatar | $1.7M | 6% |
| Kuwait | $1.4M | 5% |
| Norway | $775K | 2.7% |
| Oman | $610K | 2.1% |
| France | $582K | 2% |
| Malta | $528K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom copper strip coiled imports (HS 7409.11): 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 7409.11: Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, in coils.
Common questions
What is the value of copper strip coiled imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported copper strip coiled worth $34.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 174 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper strip coiled to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by China (13%) and Bulgaria (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 635% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper strip coiled per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.07 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 strip coiled to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.6 million in 2017 to $34.1 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $48.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export copper strip coiled?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $28.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia. That compares with imports of $34.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for copper strip coiled?
The HS code for copper strip coiled is subheading 7409.11. 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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