Copper wire exports from the DR Congo: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo exported copper wire worth $5.1 million (622 tonnes). Value rose 147% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 370% a year on average.
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 | 622 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 236 t |
| 2022 | $0K | - |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 114 t |
| 2020 | $460K | 68 t |
| 2019 | $215K | 30 t |
| 2017 | $0K | 1 t |
Where the DR Congo exports copper wire to
One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.6M | 71% |
| Kenya | $1.4M | 28% |
| Tanzania | $16K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7408
| 7408.11 | Copper wire thick | 100% |
| 7408.29 | Copper alloy wire other | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7408.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.19 per kg, close to the world average of $9.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper wire imports to the DR Congo
Imports of copper wire by the DR Congo reached $622 thousand in 2024 (109 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Zambia (36%), South Africa (32%), Senegal (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $227K | 37% |
| South Africa | $201K | 32% |
| Senegal | $128K | 21% |
| China | $44K | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $10K | 1.6% |
| India | $8K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo 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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo exported copper wire worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 622 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 141 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 147% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper wire from the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Kenya (28%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper wire per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.19 per kg in 2024, 14% 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 the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also import copper wire?
Yes. The DR Congo imported $622 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zambia, South Africa and Senegal. On balance the DR Congo is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire?
The HS code for copper wire is heading 7408. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7408.11 (100% of the value) and 7408.29 (0%).
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