Detailed Customs Data for Copper Foil in April 2025: Exports and Imports Declined MoM [Analysis by SMM]

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

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

In April 2025, China's copper foil exports stood at 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 totaled approximately 16,365.51 mt, up 1.70% YoY.

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

In April 2025, China's copper foil trade deficit was approximately $88 million, increasing by approximately $6.21 million MoM from $81.79 million in March.

By country, in April 2025, the main importing countries and regions for China's copper foil (excluding copper alloy foil) were Taiwan, China, Malaysia, and Luxembourg, with import volumes of 4,348.16 mt, 682.66 mt, and 602.29 mt, respectively.

In April 2025, the main exporting countries and regions for China's copper foil (excluding copper alloy foil) 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 imports declined slightly MoM, while cumulative imports from January to April increased slightly YoY. 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 that China's copper foil enterprises are gradually enhancing their independent R&D capabilities for high-end products. In terms of exports, copper foil exports 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.