Copper flakes exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported copper flakes worth $128.4 million (119.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 103 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 49% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $251.5 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 | $128.4M | 119.4K t |
| 2023 | $251.5M | 100.7K t |
| 2022 | $80.4M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 804 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 839 t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 1.6K t |
Where the United States exports copper flakes to
One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 95% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $122.6M | 96% |
| South Korea | $901K | 0.7% |
| China | $810K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $588K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $493K | 0.4% |
| Israel | $462K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $460K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $361K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $334K | 0.3% |
| Argentina | $329K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 59% below the world average of $2.63, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper flakes imports to the United States
The United States imported $7.3 million of copper flakes in 2024 (962 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 131 countries. One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.4M | 74% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 16% |
| Malaysia | $316K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $81K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $59K | 0.8% |
| Finland | $54K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $47K | 0.7% |
| India | $27K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $24K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States copper flakes exports (HS 7406.20): 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 7406.20: Copper: powders of lamellar structure, flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of copper flakes exported by the United States?
The United States exported copper flakes worth $128.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 103 countries worldwide, with 18% of world exports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper flakes from the United States?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 95% of the value ($122.6 million), followed by South Korea (1%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper flakes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $2.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of copper flakes from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $128.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $251.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import copper flakes?
Yes. The United States imported $7.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Mexico and Malaysia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $121.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper flakes?
The HS code for copper flakes is subheading 7406.20. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7406 page.
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