Detailed Customs Data for Copper Foil in April 2025: MOM Decline in Import and Export Volumes [SMM Analysis]

SMM May 23 NEWs:

According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's copper foil imports in April 2025 were approximately 8,117.83 mt, up 9.68% YoY and down 3.90% MoM. From January to April 2025, China's cumulative copper foil imports were approximately 30,383.57 mt, up 3.45% YoY.

In April 2025, China's copper foil import value was US$142.6859 million, up 15.46% YoY and down 1.10% MoM. From January to April 2025, China's cumulative copper foil import value was US$534.7996 million, up 9.39% YoY.

In April 2025, China's copper foil exports were approximately 4,250.75 mt, up 2.90% YoY and down 13.01% MoM. From January to April 2025, China's cumulative copper foil exports were approximately 16,365.51 mt, up 1.70% YoY.

In April 2025, China's copper foil export value was US$54.6857 million, up 12.61% YoY and down 12.48% MoM. From January to April 2025, China's cumulative copper foil export value was US$207.0548 million, up 11.36% YoY.

In April 2025, China's trade deficit in copper foil imports and exports was approximately US$88 million, an increase of approximately US$6.21 million MoM from US$81.79 million in March.
By country, the main importing countries and regions for China's copper foil (excluding copper alloy foil) in April 2025 were Taiwan, China, Malaysia, and Luxembourg, with import volumes of 4,348.16 mt, 682.66 mt, and 602.29 mt, respectively.

The main exporting countries and regions for China's copper foil (excluding copper alloy foil) in April 2025 were Thailand, Malaysia, and South Korea, with export volumes of 614.75 mt, 520.38 mt, and 496.97 mt, respectively.

In April 2025, copper foil import volumes declined slightly MoM, while cumulative YoY growth was slight from January to April. From the perspective of domestic market demand, downstream orders in 2025 remained relatively stable and significantly better than the same period last year. The lack of significant growth in copper foil imports also reflects the gradual improvement in the independent R&D capabilities of China's copper foil enterprises for high-end products. In terms of exports, copper foil export volumes declined MoM in April. However, due to the uncertainty surrounding US tariff policies, the exemption period spurred a rush in exports of downstream electronic products, keeping overall export volumes at a high level.