Cupronickel sheet imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cupronickel sheet by the United States reached $89.8 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 108 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $113.4 million.
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 | $89.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $89.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $113.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $84.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $47.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $53.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $69.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $54.6M | 6.0K t |
Where the United States imports cupronickel sheet from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $47.7M | 53% |
| Canada | $12.2M | 14% |
| China | $10.5M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $10.2M | 11% |
| India | $2.3M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $2.1M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| France | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $394K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.74 per kg, close to the world average of $13.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cupronickel sheet exports from the United States
The United States exported $25.8 million of cupronickel sheet in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 63 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (40%), Japan (33%), Canada (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $10.3M | 40% |
| Japan | $8.5M | 33% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 7.9% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 6.7% |
| China | $815K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $578K | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $473K | 1.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $337K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $261K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $124K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cupronickel sheet imports (HS 7409.40): 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 7409.40: Copper: plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver).
Common questions
What is the value of cupronickel sheet imported by the United States?
The United States imported cupronickel sheet worth $89.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 108 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply cupronickel sheet to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($47.7 million), followed by Canada (14%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average import price of cupronickel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.74 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $13.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cupronickel sheet to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.6 million in 2017 to $89.8 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $113.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $75.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export cupronickel sheet?
Yes. The United States exported $25.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Japan and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $64.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cupronickel sheet?
The HS code for cupronickel sheet is subheading 7409.40. 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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