What this market covers
Articles of copper cast, moulded, stamped or forged as unfinished pieces.
Typical segments
- Cast copper fittings
- Stamped copper parts
- Moulded copper pieces
- Copper blanks
Why this market is moving now
- World trade shrank 7% from 2022 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
Key figures
Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.
| Figure | Value | Year | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|
| World exports of cast copper article (HS 741920) were worth $580.6 million in 2024. | 580.6 USD million | 2024 | |
| World exports were 7% lower in 2024 than in 2022 ($625.8 million), calculated from the annual totals. | -7 % since 2022 | 2024 | |
| China was the largest exporter in 2024, with 19% of world exports ($110.4 million). | 19 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| The three largest exporters, China, Germany and the United States, shipped 39% of world exports in 2024. | 39 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| The United States was the largest importer in 2024, buying $64.8 million, or 11% of world imports. | 11 % of world imports | 2024 | |
| 35 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 35 countries | 2024 | |
| The average world export price was about $15.11 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 15.11 USD per kg | 2024 | |
| Countries exported 38.4 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 38.4 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
Calculated figures (shares, changes and prices per kilogram) are plain arithmetic on the reported values. Read how we work.
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Metalworking firms
- Plumbing makers
- Electrical makers
Largest exporting countries, 2024
Largest importing countries, 2024
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the global market - 03Global market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Countries and regions
Demand, supply and trade by country and region - 05Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 06Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 07Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 08Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 09Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 10Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 11Method and assumptions
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the global cast copper article market?
There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 741920 reached $580.6 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.
Which countries export the most cast copper article?
China led world exports in 2024 with 19% of the total, followed by Germany, the United States and Italy.
Which countries import the most cast copper article?
The United States was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Germany, South Korea and Mexico.
Is world trade in cast copper article growing?
World exports were 7% lower in 2024 than in 2022.
What is the average export price of cast copper article?
Dividing world export value by weight gives about $15.11 per kilogram in 2024.
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