End-UseCategory 1

Copper Exports

Name: Copper Exports (End-Use 12210) -- U.S. Export Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

End-Use 12210Commodity5-digitExport

U.S. exports · July 2026: $1.3B; End-Use export classification

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U.S. exports of copper exports (End-Use 12210) totaled $1.3B in July 2026, traded with 99 countries.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Copper exported from the United States spans refined cathodes, wire rod, scrap, and semi-fabricated forms, making it a critical raw material for electrical, construction, and industrial manufacturing sectors worldwide. Export classification under this end-use category captures the full range of copper forms, from primary refined metal to alloyed and recycled material. Pricing is closely tied to LME benchmark quotes, so timing and hedging strategies are central concerns for exporters managing contract exposure.

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End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction imports are not shown for this slug.

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Exports

$1.3BYoY · Pro

$1.4B$0

January 2024February 2026July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Share of category 1 imports0.00%

Commodity 12210 · $0 of $56.9B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Exports · July 2026

Countries

destination

Canada and Mexico together take 54% of it.

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Districts

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entry

Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the US impose any export controls or licensing requirements on copper shipments?

Most copper exports do not require a specific export license under EAR, but exporters must still file Electronic Export Information (EEI) via AES for shipments above the filing threshold. Scrap copper may be subject to additional documentation requirements depending on the destination country's import regulations.

How does LME pricing affect copper export contract structuring?

Because copper is priced against London Metal Exchange benchmarks, most commercial contracts use a price-at-time-of-shipment or monthly average formula rather than a fixed price. Exporters typically hedge open positions through futures contracts to manage the gap between order placement and vessel loading.