🇺🇸 United States exports of copper powder: 2024 trade data
Exports of copper powder by the United States reached $202.5 million in 2024 (142.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. That is 39% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $331.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of copper powder by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $202.5M | 142.2K t |
| 2023 | $331.0M | 136.8K t |
| 2022 | $146.1M | 26.7K t |
| 2021 | $77.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $49.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $63.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $66.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $64.0M | 7.4K t |
Where the United States exports copper powder to
One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $136.6M | 68% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $19.9M | 9.8% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $9.4M | 4.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $9.4M | 4.6% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $3.3M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $2.7M | 1.3% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.7M | 1.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.5M | 1.2% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $2.3M | 1.1% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $2.2M | 1.1% |
Types of copper powder under HS 7406
| 7406.20 | Copper: powders of lamellar structure, flakes | 63% |
| 7406.10 | Copper: powders of non-lamellar structure | 37% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7406.
Average export price of copper powder
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 62% below the world average of $3.69, 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.
The United States also imports copper powder
Imports of copper powder by the United States reached $53.7 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 145 countries. Most of the value came from Germany (43%), United Kingdom (31%), Japan (5%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+445% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $23.1M | 43% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $16.8M | 31% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $2.8M | 5.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.6M | 4.8% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.1M | 3.9% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $348K | 0.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $277K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Copper; powders and flakes.
Copper powder trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of copper powder imported by the United States?
The United States imported copper powder worth $53.7 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import copper powder from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (43%), United Kingdom (31%), Japan (5%).
What is the average import price of copper powder in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $13.60 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.69 per kg.
Does the United States export copper powder?
Yes. The United States exported copper powder worth $202.5 million in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Canada, South Korea.
What is the HS code for copper powder?
Copper powder falls under HS heading 7406 (Copper; powders and flakes). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading copper powder with the United States?
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