Copper strip coiled imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper strip coiled by the United States reached $235.6 million in 2024 (19.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 174 countries for imports of this product. That is 14% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $235.6M | 19.7K t |
| 2023 | $207.4M | 18.6K t |
| 2022 | $255.5M | 22.8K t |
| 2021 | $229.3M | 21.5K t |
| 2020 | $130.7M | 16.8K t |
| 2019 | $157.6M | 20.1K t |
| 2018 | $190.8M | 23.1K t |
| 2017 | $165.3M | 22.0K t |
Where the United States imports copper strip coiled from
Most of the value came from Germany (40%), Finland (22%), Bulgaria (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+294% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $94.9M | 40% |
| Finland | $52.0M | 22% |
| Bulgaria | $18.9M | 8% |
| South Korea | $14.7M | 6.3% |
| China | $14.6M | 6.2% |
| Peru | $13.6M | 5.8% |
| India | $6.1M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $5.2M | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $5.0M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $3.5M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.94 per kg, close to the world average of $11.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper strip coiled exports from the United States
Exports of copper strip coiled by the United States reached $195.0 million in 2024 (13.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 83 countries. Mexico alone took 72% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $140.3M | 72% |
| Canada | $20.4M | 11% |
| Japan | $16.4M | 8.4% |
| China | $6.8M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.0M | 1.5% |
| Austria | $1.4M | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $543K | 0.3% |
| Morocco | $338K | 0.2% |
| Costa Rica | $334K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States copper strip coiled imports (HS 7409.11): 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 7409.11: Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, in coils.
Common questions
What is the value of copper strip coiled imported by the United States?
The United States imported copper strip coiled worth $235.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 174 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper strip coiled to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($94.9 million), followed by Finland (22%) and Bulgaria (8%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper strip coiled per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.94 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $11.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper strip coiled to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $165.3 million in 2017 to $235.6 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $255.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $196.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export copper strip coiled?
Yes. The United States exported $195.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $40.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper strip coiled?
The HS code for copper strip coiled is subheading 7409.11. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7409 page.
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