Copper wire-bars imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper wire-bars by Egypt reached $2.8 million in 2024 (274 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 90 countries. Value rose 479% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 202% 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 | $2.8M | 274 t |
| 2023 | $476K | 68 t |
| 2022 | $569K | 59 t |
| 2021 | $222K | 23 t |
| 2020 | $13K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $16K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $1K | - |
Where Egypt imports copper wire-bars from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+480% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 100% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.06 per kg, 92% above the world average of $5.25. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt copper wire-bars imports (HS 7403.12): 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 7403.12: Copper: refined, unwrought, wire-bars.
Common questions
What is the value of copper wire-bars imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported copper wire-bars worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 274 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 90 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 479% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire-bars to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (0%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 480% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire-bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.06 per kg in 2024, 92% above the world average of $5.25 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 wire-bars to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $579 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire-bars?
The HS code for copper wire-bars is subheading 7403.12. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7403 page.
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