Backed copper foil exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported backed copper foil worth $101.2 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 67 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 37% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $131.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $74.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $110.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $131.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $97.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $104.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $114.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $129.5M | 3.3K t |
Where the United States exports backed copper foil to
The largest buyer markets were China (15%), Hong Kong (12%), Taiwan (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Luxembourg grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.5M | 15% |
| Hong Kong | $12.6M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $9.7M | 9.6% |
| Canada | $9.3M | 9.2% |
| Luxembourg | $8.1M | 8% |
| Belgium | $8.0M | 7.9% |
| Israel | $7.8M | 7.8% |
| South Korea | $6.4M | 6.4% |
| Singapore | $3.8M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.03 per kg, 199% above the world average of $16.09. 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.
Backed copper foil imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported backed copper foil worth $38.2 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Japan (29%), Taiwan (27%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $11.2M | 29% |
| Taiwan | $10.4M | 27% |
| China | $5.6M | 15% |
| Canada | $4.2M | 11% |
| Singapore | $1.9M | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| Luxembourg | $825K | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $520K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $408K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $381K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States backed copper foil exports (HS 7410.21): 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 7410.21: Copper: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing material, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper.
Common questions
What is the value of backed copper foil exported by the United States?
The United States exported backed copper foil worth $101.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 67 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy backed copper foil from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by Hong Kong (12%) and Taiwan (10%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 65 buyer countries in total. Luxembourg grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average export price of backed copper foil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $48.03 per kg in 2024, 199% above the world average of $16.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of backed copper foil from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $129.5 million in 2017 to $101.2 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $131.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $107.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import backed copper foil?
Yes. The United States imported $38.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Taiwan and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $63.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for backed copper foil?
The HS code for backed copper foil is subheading 7410.21. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7410 page.
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