Copper billets imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $9.6 million of copper billets in 2024 (926 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $36.9 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 | $9.6M | 926 t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $25.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $30.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $24.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $34.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $34.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $36.9M | 4.8K t |
Where the United States imports copper billets from
Germany alone supplied 55% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.3M | 55% |
| Japan | $3.8M | 40% |
| Sweden | $307K | 3.2% |
| Finland | $132K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
| China | $2K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.32 per kg, close to the world average of $9.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper billets exports from the United States
Exports of copper billets by the United States reached $2.3 million in 2024 (300 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 50% |
| Canada | $628K | 27% |
| Belgium | $175K | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $117K | 5% |
| Japan | $73K | 3.1% |
| Philippines | $63K | 2.7% |
| France | $30K | 1.3% |
| Finland | $30K | 1.3% |
| Ireland | $16K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $15K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States copper billets imports (HS 7403.13): 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 7403.13: Copper: refined, unwrought, billets.
Common questions
What is the value of copper billets imported by the United States?
The United States imported copper billets worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 926 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 56 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper billets to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Japan (40%) and Sweden (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of copper billets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of copper billets to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.9 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2017 at $36.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export copper billets?
Yes. The United States exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Canada and Belgium. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper billets?
The HS code for copper billets is subheading 7403.13. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7403 page.
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