Copper winding wire imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper winding wire by the DR Congo reached $3.0 million in 2024 (264 tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.0M | 264 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 267 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 232 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 256 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 174 t |
| 2019 | $955K | 163 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 288 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 405 t |
Where the DR Congo imports copper winding wire from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 52% |
| China | $709K | 23% |
| Tanzania | $277K | 9.1% |
| United States | $215K | 7.1% |
| Egypt | $112K | 3.7% |
| India | $86K | 2.8% |
| Zambia | $41K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $19K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.55 per kg, close to the world average of $11.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo 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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported copper winding wire worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 264 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper winding wire to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (23%) and Tanzania (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper winding wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.55 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of copper winding wire to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 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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