🇺🇸 United States imports of copper rods: 2024 trade data
Imports of copper rods by the United States reached $669.8 million in 2024 (58.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of copper rods by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $669.8M | 58.4K t |
| 2023 | $532.6M | 49.7K t |
| 2022 | $626.8M | 58.1K t |
| 2021 | $527.6M | 53.8K t |
| 2020 | $337.2M | 55.9K t |
| 2019 | $392.4M | 49.0K t |
| 2018 | $448.2M | 53.2K t |
| 2017 | $379.6M | 52.3K t |
Where the United States imports copper rods from
Most of the value came from Germany (18%), Peru (13%), France (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+729% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $119.1M | 18% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $87.4M | 13% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $79.7M | 12% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $73.2M | 11% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $48.4M | 7.2% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $34.2M | 5.1% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $24.8M | 3.7% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $20.7M | 3.1% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $17.4M | 2.6% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $14.9M | 2.2% |
Types of copper rods under HS 7407
| 7407.10 | Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of refined copper | 49% |
| 7407.29 | Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys) | 26% |
| 7407.21 | Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7407.
Average import price of copper rods
The average declared value was about $11.47 per kg, 24% above the world average of $9.24. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports copper rods
In 2024, the United States exported copper rods worth $402.2 million (27.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 138 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (38%), Canada (35%), Germany (5%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $151.1M | 38% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $139.0M | 35% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $18.7M | 4.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $13.0M | 3.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $9.6M | 2.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $7.6M | 1.9% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $5.9M | 1.5% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $5.8M | 1.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $5.4M | 1.3% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $4.9M | 1.2% |
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 7407: Copper; bars, rods and profiles.
Copper rods trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of copper rods imported by the United States?
The United States imported copper rods worth $669.8 million in 2024 (58.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import copper rods from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (18%), Peru (13%), France (12%).
What is the average import price of copper rods in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $11.47 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $9.24 per kg.
Does the United States export copper rods?
Yes. The United States exported copper rods worth $402.2 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada, Germany.
What is the HS code for copper rods?
Copper rods falls under HS heading 7407 (Copper; bars, rods and profiles). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading copper rods with the United States?
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