Copper winding wire imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper winding wire by Egypt reached $27.8 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $35.5 million.
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 | $27.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $24.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $30.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $35.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $23.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $22.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $31.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $21.6M | 3.0K t |
Where Egypt imports copper winding wire from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Turkey (24%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.4M | 48% |
| Turkey | $6.7M | 24% |
| India | $4.0M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4% |
| Thailand | $298K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $233K | 0.8% |
| Greece | $58K | 0.2% |
| United States | $46K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.89 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.
Copper winding wire exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported copper winding wire worth $15.2 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (37%), Saudi Arabia (11%), Morocco (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+746% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $5.7M | 37% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 11% |
| Morocco | $1.5M | 10% |
| United States | $1.5M | 9.5% |
| Lebanon | $1.2M | 8.1% |
| Poland | $634K | 4.2% |
| Kenya | $620K | 4.1% |
| Jordan | $618K | 4.1% |
| Romania | $420K | 2.8% |
| Cyprus | $341K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt 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 Egypt?
Egypt imported copper winding wire worth $27.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper winding wire to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 839% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper winding wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.89 per kg in 2024, close to 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 Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.6 million in 2017 to $27.8 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2021 at $35.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export copper winding wire?
Yes. Egypt exported $15.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $12.6 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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