Import intelligence · 2025 data

Refined Copper

Thailand import intelligence — who buys, how much, from where.

Refined Copper importers in Thailand, ranked for market research.

This page previews buyer-level import intelligence for HS 7403. The paid report identifies matched Thai importers, derives each buyer's estimated import volume and market share, and shows the source-country mix behind the market.

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Sales and sourcing

For exporters researching Thai buyers and procurement teams comparing import markets and sourcing patterns.

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Named buyers

77

Thai companies, ranked by est. MT

Market value

$3.7B

CIF basis · 2025

Origins

29

Origins recorded in 2025

Import volume

368,607

Metric tons, net weight

Top origin

23.3%

China share of volume

In 2025 Thailand imported 368,607 MT of refined copper (HS 7403), worth $3.7B, from 29 countries, led by China (23.3%). Largest named buyer by estimated import volume: SEI Thai Electric Conductor Co., Ltd. (about 23% of Thailand's import volume). Data through December 2025; Snapshot covers January-July 2026.

Top buyers, named.

Below are three of the 77 ranked buyers, drawn from 2025 data. Volume share is rounded to the nearest whole percent. Paid report unmasks the rest.

~23% share Japan

+ Est. MT · full origin mix · Thai name

~13% share China

+ Est. MT · full origin mix · Thai name

~12% share DR Congo

+ Est. MT · full origin mix · Thai name

Full report covers 77 named importers + an "Other" group for the smaller buyers below the cutoff. It includes estimated MT, buyer share, source-country mix, Thai names, and spreadsheet-ready CSVs.

01 China 23.3%
02 Japan 20.9%
03 DR Congo 13.7%
Other origins (26) and unlisted buyers 42.0%

Top origins shown by estimated import volume. Full origin breakdown (29 source countries) and per-importer source-country mix included in the paid report.

How is Thailand’s refined copper import market changing?

Full calendar years through December 2025, HS 7403. This comparison stays on the latest full years when you change the buyer-preview year above. The paid Snapshot covers January-July 2026 separately. Totals and origin shares exclude Thailand-origin (TH) entries, consistent with the product report’s sourcing scope.

Thailand’s refined copper import volume was 5.3% higher in 2025 compared with 2024. Total import value on a CIF basis was 11.7% higher over the same period. Changes in value can reflect volume, product mix and unit values; they do not measure prices paid by individual buyers.

Thailand imports of Refined Copper, HS 7403
Full yearNet weight (MT)Import value (USD CIF)
2023352,231$3,124,949,546
2024349,934$3,305,771,556
2025368,607$3,693,559,999

What does the leading origin tell us?

China supplied 23.3% of Thailand’s refined copper imports by net weight in 2025. All remaining origins together accounted for 76.7%. This describes country concentration; it does not imply a single supplier or show any individual buyer’s dependence on that origin.

For exporters and sales teams

Use the named importer preview for Refined Copper (HS 7403) to build a research shortlist. Check the 7 listed HS6 segments to match your product before comparing buyers.

For procurement and competitor research

Compare the origins used by named importers and their estimated import shares within Refined Copper. Check grade, alloy and product form separately; net weight and HS coverage do not establish a buyer’s technical requirements.

Source: official Thai customs import statistics, compiled by TradeScope Asia. Market totals are distinct from modelled buyer allocations. Read the methodology and data boundaries.

The Historical Report contains the full buyer rankings, estimated buyer volumes and source-country detail across the archive. The 2026 Snapshot is not included and is sold separately. Use the sample to check the format before purchase.

The format sample uses Industrial Textile Fiber data.

This market spans 7 HS6 sub-segments. The PDF shows volume per segment and each buyer's split by segment; the Historical Report's detail CSV carries the HS6 code per row.

Refined Copper Cathodes HS 740311
Copper Refined Unwrought Billets HS 740313
Copper Refined Unwrought (Other) HS 740319
Unwrought Bronze HS 740322
Copper Alloys (Other) HS 740329
Unwrought Brass HS 740321
Copper Refined Unwrought Wire-Bars HS 740312
Snapshot · $79 Historical · $199
Data period January-July 2026 2017–2025, all 9 years; 2026 Snapshot not included
Buyers Named importers in the Snapshot period, ranked by estimated MT Every buyer material in any year, year by year
Files 1 PDF + 2 CSV 1 PDF + 4 CSV + 9 per-year PDFs
CSV fields Buyer (EN + Thai), rank, est. MT, share %, source countries, primary origin; buyer × origin MT and share Buyer × year MT and share; origin × year; buyer × year × HS6 × origin MT; market totals per year
HS6 segments (7) In the PDF: per segment and per buyer In the PDF and in the detail CSV
Delivery Instant download + email link, 14 days / 10 downloads Same
Not included Contacts, emails, phone numbers, prices paid Same

Refined Copper buyers in Thailand.

Who imports refined copper into Thailand?
TradeScope Asia identifies 77 named Thai importers of refined copper (HS 7403), ranked by estimated import volume. The on-page preview shows the top buyers; the full report lists the matched importers with volume share and source-country mix.
How many companies import refined copper into Thailand?
The 2025 data covers 77 importers of refined copper in Thailand, sourced mainly from China, Japan, DR Congo.
What data period does the $79 Snapshot cover?
January-July 2026 only. It is not a full calendar-year report. The $199 Historical Report covers 2017–2025, 9 full years, and is a separate file set.
Does Historical include the 2026 Snapshot?
No. Historical covers 2017–2025 only. The January-July 2026 Snapshot is not included and is sold separately.
Which files do I receive?
Snapshot: 1 PDF and 2 CSV files (buyer summary, buyer-origin detail). Historical: 1 synthesis PDF, 4 CSV files (buyer-by-year matrix, origin-by-year matrix, buyer × year × HS6 × origin detail, market totals by year) and 9 per-year PDFs. Delivered as one ZIP.
What columns are in the CSV files?
Snapshot buyer summary: rank, buyer name (English and Thai), estimated MT, volume share %, number of source countries, primary origin. Buyer-origin detail: buyer, origin country, estimated MT, share of the buyer's volume, share of total imports. Historical CSVs add a column per year and, in the detail file, the HS6 code.
Is the data broken down by HS6 sub-segment?
Yes. Refined Copper spans 7 HS6 codes. The PDF shows volume and share per HS6 and each buyer's split by segment. The Historical detail CSV carries the HS6 code per row, so you can filter by segment in a spreadsheet. The Snapshot CSVs do not include an HS6 column.
Can I see the report structure before buying?
Yes. The free sample report linked on this page uses the same layout and fields as the paid report, with most buyer names and figures masked. The CSV column list above matches the paid files exactly.
How is the report delivered?
Instantly. After Stripe checkout you get a download button and the same link by email. The link is valid for 14 days and 10 downloads. Your company licence does not expire. Buyer contact details, prices paid, and customs entries are not included.