Copper wire fine trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in copper wire fine was worth $5.02 billion in 2024, about 505.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 26% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $5.02B | 505.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.90B | 503.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.03B | 504.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.43B | 558.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.33B | 452.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.04B | 579.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.57B | 595.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.98B | 564.9K t |
Top copper wire fine exporting countries
Exports are led by China (13%), Turkey (10%) and Germany (9%). 119 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 31%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $629.2M | 13% |
| Turkey | $500.7M | 10% |
| Germany | $448.5M | 8.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $334.9M | 6.7% |
| Spain | $302.9M | 6% |
| Malaysia | $281.4M | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $276.8M | 5.5% |
| Canada | $216.9M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $199.6M | 4% |
| South Korea | $197.9M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $179.8M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $175.3M | 3.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of China and Turkey. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 192 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $428.1M | 8.5% |
| China | $382.5M | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $369.6M | 7.4% |
| Vietnam | $334.6M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $333.9M | 6.7% |
| United States | $299.4M | 6% |
| Philippines | $265.1M | 5.3% |
| Hungary | $203.5M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $167.3M | 3.3% |
| France | $130.5M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $121.0M | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $112.8M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Turkey averaged $10.57 per kg and Uzbekistan $8.76 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 7408.19: Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less. HS 7408 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most copper wire fine?
China exported $629.2 million in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by Turkey (10%) and Germany (9%). In all, 119 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most copper wire fine?
India imported $428.1 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of China (8%) and Turkey (7%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in copper wire fine?
It was worth $5.02 billion in 2024, about 505.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 26% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $5.43 billion. 119 countries reported exports and 192 reported imports.
What is the average price of copper wire fine per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Turkey averaged $10.57 per kg and Uzbekistan $8.76 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 wire fine?
The HS code for copper wire fine is subheading 7408.19, in chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7408 page.
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