Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Copper/copper alloy waste or scrap. In 2022, Copper/copper alloy waste or scrap were the world's 95th most traded product, with a total trade of $32.2B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Copper/copper alloy waste or scrap decreased by -1.77%, from $32.8B to $32.2B. Trade in Copper/copper alloy waste or scrap represent 0.14% of total world trade.
Copper/copper alloy waste or scrap are a part of Scrap Copper.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Copper/copper alloy waste or scrap were United States ($5.05B), Germany ($2.23B), Japan ($2.02B), France ($1.55B), and United Kingdom ($1.54B).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Copper/copper alloy waste or scrap were China ($9.38B), Germany ($3.52B), South Korea ($2.32B), Japan ($1.75B), and Belgium ($1.62B).
Ranking Copper/copper alloy waste or scrap ranks 3978th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Copper has a wide range of uses. It is used in computer boards, the insulation for electrical wiring, and in the production of coins, jewelry, and musical instruments. Copper is also used in the production of stainless steel. Copper can be re-melted and reused.