Copper winding wire trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in copper winding wire was worth $6.77 billion in 2024, about 611.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 36% since 2017, and up 5% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.77B | 611.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.45B | 604.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.79B | 626.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.69B | 646.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.56B | 551.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.87B | 584.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.37B | 613.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.98B | 597.7K t |
Top copper winding wire exporting countries
Exports are led by China (18%), Germany (11%) and Italy (7%). 142 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 36%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.21B | 18% |
| Germany | $743.7M | 11% |
| Italy | $483.4M | 7.1% |
| United States | $429.9M | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $406.6M | 6% |
| Spain | $336.1M | 5% |
| Austria | $318.0M | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $303.5M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $295.9M | 4.4% |
| India | $238.3M | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $233.7M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $179.3M | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (12%), Japan (8%) and Germany (7%). 214 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $792.0M | 12% |
| Japan | $574.9M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $491.3M | 7.3% |
| Vietnam | $323.4M | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $302.8M | 4.5% |
| Czech Republic | $264.6M | 3.9% |
| France | $251.6M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $236.3M | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $233.5M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $233.1M | 3.4% |
| China | $215.8M | 3.2% |
| Slovakia | $163.1M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $15.23 per kg and Spain $9.37 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8544.11: Insulated electric conductors: winding wire, of copper. HS 8544 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most copper winding wire?
China exported $1.21 billion in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Germany (11%) and Italy (7%). In all, 142 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most copper winding wire?
The United States imported $792.0 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Japan (8%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in copper winding wire?
It was worth $6.77 billion in 2024, about 611.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 36% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $6.79 billion. 142 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of copper winding wire per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $15.23 per kg and Spain $9.37 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for copper winding wire?
The HS code for copper winding wire is subheading 8544.11, in chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8544 page.
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