Copper scrap exports from Yemen: data, top buyers and prices
Yemen exported $43.6 million of copper scrap in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $44.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $52.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $44.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $20.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $28.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $22.9M | 4.7K t |
Where Yemen exports copper scrap to
One buyer market dominates: South Korea accounted for 55% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $23.8M | 55% |
| China | $15.2M | 35% |
| India | $2.7M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $715K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.40 per kg, close to the world average of $6.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
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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 7404: Copper; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of copper scrap exported by Yemen?
Yemen exported copper scrap worth $43.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper scrap from Yemen?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($23.8 million), followed by China (35%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 598% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.40 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $6.44 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of copper scrap from Yemen changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22.9 million in 2017 to $43.6 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2022 at $52.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for copper scrap?
The HS code for copper scrap is heading 7404. In Yemen all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7404.00. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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