Copper plate and sheet imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper plate and sheet by the United States reached $307.4 million in 2024 (26.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 182 countries for imports of this product. That is 53% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $307.4M | 26.8K t |
| 2023 | $201.0M | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $191.0M | 15.5K t |
| 2021 | $113.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $64.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $69.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $71.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $63.5M | 7.6K t |
Where the United States imports copper plate and sheet from
Peru alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $178.6M | 58% |
| Germany | $34.1M | 11% |
| Mexico | $22.6M | 7.3% |
| Bulgaria | $13.9M | 4.5% |
| Finland | $13.7M | 4.5% |
| Brazil | $12.9M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $11.4M | 3.7% |
| China | $5.5M | 1.8% |
| France | $3.9M | 1.3% |
| India | $3.7M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.46 per kg, close to the world average of $11.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper plate and sheet exports from the United States
The United States exported $60.3 million of copper plate and sheet in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 98 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (43%), Canada (37%), Malaysia (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $26.0M | 43% |
| Canada | $22.2M | 37% |
| Malaysia | $2.9M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 3% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $818K | 1.4% |
| China | $798K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $744K | 1.2% |
| India | $720K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $356K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States copper plate and sheet imports (HS 7409.19): 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 7409.19: Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils.
Common questions
What is the value of copper plate and sheet imported by the United States?
The United States imported copper plate and sheet worth $307.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 182 countries worldwide, with 22% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper plate and sheet to the United States?
Peru was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($178.6 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Mexico (7%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper plate and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.46 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.17 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 plate and sheet to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63.5 million in 2017 to $307.4 million in 2024, an increase of 384%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $135.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export copper plate and sheet?
Yes. The United States exported $60.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Malaysia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $247.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper plate and sheet?
The HS code for copper plate and sheet is subheading 7409.19. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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