Live copper import statistics for the EU — monthly tonnes and value, unit value, top origin countries and trend for refined copper cathode (HS 7403), from official Eurostat data.
These copper import statistics track how much refined copper the European Union buys from the rest of the world, updated monthly from official EU trade data.
Below you'll find the EU's latest extra-EU copper trade: the import and export volumes in tonnes and value, the customs unit value in euros per tonne, the trade balance, and the top non-EU origin countries. For a From/To country breakdown by month, use the import statistics explorer.
Frequently asked questions
How much copper does the EU import? Large tonnage each month from outside the bloc — the exact latest figure is in the data above.
Where does the EU import copper from? Mainly Chile, the DR Congo, Peru and Kazakhstan — see the top-origins table above.
What's the average import price? The customs unit value (€/tonne) is shown above — it tracks the LME price plus premium, not a live spot quote.