Copper wire fine exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of copper wire fine by Egypt reached $2.9 million in 2024 (300 tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.8 million.
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 | $2.9M | 300 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 564 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 123 t |
| 2021 | $979K | 122 t |
| 2020 | $595K | 94 t |
| 2019 | $867K | 131 t |
| 2018 | $710K | 109 t |
| 2017 | $232K | 40 t |
Where Egypt exports copper wire fine to
Saudi Arabia alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 63% |
| Jordan | $593K | 21% |
| China | $468K | 16% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.53 per kg, close to the world average of $9.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper wire fine imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported copper wire fine worth $1.5 million (141 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (39%), Saudi Arabia (34%), United Arab Emirates (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $573K | 39% |
| Saudi Arabia | $497K | 34% |
| United Arab Emirates | $234K | 16% |
| India | $63K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $31K | 2.2% |
| Greece | $11K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $5K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt copper wire fine exports (HS 7408.19): 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 7408.19: Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less.
Common questions
What is the value of copper wire fine exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported copper wire fine worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 300 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 119 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper wire fine from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Jordan (21%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper wire fine per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.94 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 fine from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $232 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also import copper wire fine?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire fine?
The HS code for copper wire fine is subheading 7408.19. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7408 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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