Copper wire exports from Angola: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of copper wire by Angola reached $5.1 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 143% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $952K | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $338K | 94 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 321 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 462 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 521 t |
Where Angola exports copper wire to
One buyer market dominates: Belgium accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $3.5M | 69% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 29% |
| Namibia | $129K | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 7408
| 7408.11 | Copper wire thick | 83% |
| 7408.29 | Copper alloy wire other | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7408.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.12 per kg, 78% below the world average of $9.48, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper wire imports to Angola
Imports of copper wire by Angola reached $3.5 million in 2024 (254 tonnes). Portugal alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $2.9M | 83% |
| South Africa | $186K | 5.3% |
| China | $159K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $121K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $47K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $35K | 1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $27K | 0.8% |
| India | $18K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $8K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $6K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola copper wire exports (HS 7408): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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: Copper wire.
Common questions
What is the value of copper wire exported by Angola?
Angola exported copper wire worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 141 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 143% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper wire from Angola?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (29%) and Namibia (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper wire per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.12 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $9.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of copper wire from Angola changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Angola also import copper wire?
Yes. Angola imported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Portugal, South Africa and China. On balance Angola is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire?
The HS code for copper wire is heading 7408. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 7408.11 (83% of the value) and 7408.29 (17%).
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