Import Data of Copper in the U.S. in 2024
In the year 2024, a total of approximately 5,437,288,896.63 kg of Copper were imported into the United States. This massive volume was transported via 72,740.75 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units). Let's delve deeper into the details.
1. Quantity Imported
The Copper imports were shipped in various packaging units. The breakdown is as follows:
- PKG: 3,542,143 units (across 16,575 shipments)
- PCS: 2,719,805 units (across 12,031 shipments)
- CTN: 10,718,059 units (across 5,149 shipments)
- CAS: 75,013 units (across 1,229 shipments)
- BDL: 242,637 units (across 1,153 shipments)
- BOX: 147,081 units (across 766 shipments)
- BAG: 23,2495 units (across 525 shipments)
- CRT: 4,080 units (across 233 shipments)
- DRM: 24,626 units (across 169 shipments)
- WDC: 3,610 units (across 157 shipments)
2. Top Exporting Countries
The majority of the Copper imported into the U.S. in 2024 came from a handful of countries. Here are the top exporters:
| Country | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|
| CN, China | 16,919 |
| IN, India | 3,176 |
| KR, Republic of Korea | 1,964 |
| DE, Germany | 1,787 |
| LA, Lao | 1,148 |
3. Top Exporters by Port
Within these top countries, specific ports played a significant role in shipping Copper to the U.S. Here's a table that breaks down the data:
| Country | Loading Port | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| CN, China | YANTIAN | 7,738 |
| CN, China | NINGPO | 4,721 |
| CN, China | SHANGHAI | 2,988 |
| IN, India | JAWAHARLAL NEHRU | 2,038 |
| IN, India | MUNDRA | 766 |
| KR, Republic of Korea | PUSAN | 1,961 |
| DE, Germany | STADERSAND | 1,102 |
| DE, Germany | BREMERHAVEN | 517 |
| LA, Lao | PUERTO MANZANILLO | 676 |
| LA, Lao | PORT BUSTAMANTE | 166 |
4. Top Importing Countries
Although not detailed here, it's worth noting that the Copper imported into the U.S. was destined for various countries across the globe. The United States was one of the major importers, but other nations also played significant roles in this international trade flow.