Copper alloy rods imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper alloy rods by the United States reached $176.1 million in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 191 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $176.1M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $166.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2022 | $166.1M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $131.1M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $104.0M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $124.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2018 | $125.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2017 | $92.5M | 10.5K t |
Where the United States imports copper alloy rods from
Most of the value came from Mexico (24%), France (16%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $41.5M | 24% |
| France | $27.6M | 16% |
| Germany | $24.3M | 14% |
| Peru | $20.9M | 12% |
| Japan | $15.2M | 8.7% |
| Brazil | $7.4M | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $6.7M | 3.8% |
| China | $5.7M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $5.6M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $5.4M | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.50 per kg, close to the world average of $15.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper alloy rods exports from the United States
Exports of copper alloy rods by the United States reached $161.8 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 112 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (29%), Mexico (18%), Germany (11%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $46.9M | 29% |
| Mexico | $28.5M | 18% |
| Germany | $17.1M | 11% |
| China | $11.0M | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $8.9M | 5.5% |
| India | $7.0M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $5.6M | 3.5% |
| France | $4.8M | 3% |
| South Korea | $4.7M | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $4.0M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States copper alloy rods imports (HS 7407.29): 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 7407.29: Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys).
Common questions
What is the value of copper alloy rods imported by the United States?
The United States imported copper alloy rods worth $176.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 191 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper alloy rods to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($41.5 million), followed by France (16%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper alloy rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.50 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper alloy rods to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $92.5 million in 2017 to $176.1 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $135.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export copper alloy rods?
Yes. The United States exported $161.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Germany. That compares with imports of $176.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for copper alloy rods?
The HS code for copper alloy rods is subheading 7407.29. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7407 page.
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