Copper oxide and hydroxide exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $179.2 million of copper oxide and hydroxide in 2024 (18.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 64 countries for exports of this product. That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $179.2M | 18.9K t |
| 2023 | $153.7M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $178.6M | 18.4K t |
| 2021 | $182.1M | 20.3K t |
| 2020 | $125.9M | 19.5K t |
| 2019 | $129.1M | 19.5K t |
| 2018 | $135.4M | 19.3K t |
| 2017 | $131.2M | 20.7K t |
Where the United States exports copper oxide and hydroxide to
Most of it went to China (14%), South Korea (14%), Sweden (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.1M | 14% |
| South Korea | $24.8M | 14% |
| Sweden | $20.2M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $15.3M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $11.7M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $9.9M | 5.5% |
| Malaysia | $8.5M | 4.7% |
| Vietnam | $7.9M | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | $7.5M | 4.2% |
| Norway | $4.8M | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.48 per kg, close to the world average of $8.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper oxide and hydroxide imports to the United States
The United States imported $32.6 million of copper oxide and hydroxide in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 130 countries. One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $16.6M | 51% |
| Australia | $10.3M | 32% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 4.6% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| France | $853K | 2.6% |
| Peru | $577K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $559K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $197K | 0.6% |
| China | $157K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $143K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States copper oxide and hydroxide exports (HS 2825.50): 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 2825.50: Copper oxides and hydroxides.
Common questions
What is the value of copper oxide and hydroxide exported by the United States?
The United States exported copper oxide and hydroxide worth $179.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 64 countries worldwide, with 29% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper oxide and hydroxide from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($25.1 million), followed by South Korea (14%) and Sweden (11%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper oxide and hydroxide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.48 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $8.91 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 oxide and hydroxide from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $131.2 million in 2017 to $179.2 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2021 at $182.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $151.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import copper oxide and hydroxide?
Yes. The United States imported $32.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, Australia and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $146.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper oxide and hydroxide?
The HS code for copper oxide and hydroxide is subheading 2825.50. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2825 page.
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