Copper winding wire imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper winding wire by Cameroon reached $2.4 million in 2024 (406 tonnes). Value rose 54% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 406 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 198 t |
| 2022 | $402K | 38 t |
| 2021 | $581K | 51 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 115 t |
| 2019 | $674K | 85 t |
| 2018 | $865K | 123 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 121 t |
Where Cameroon imports copper winding wire from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 78% |
| Spain | $282K | 12% |
| Portugal | $95K | 4% |
| France | $80K | 3.4% |
| Lebanon | $50K | 2.1% |
| United States | $17K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.81 per kg, 47% below the world average of $11.06, 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.
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The shipment records behind Cameroon copper winding wire imports (HS 8544.11): 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 8544.11: Insulated electric conductors: winding wire, of copper.
Common questions
What is the value of copper winding wire imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported copper winding wire worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 406 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper winding wire to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Spain (12%) and Portugal (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 866% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper winding wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.81 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $11.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper winding wire to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper winding wire?
The HS code for copper winding wire is subheading 8544.11. It sits in HS 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 full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8544 page.
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