Copper winding wire imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.1 million of copper winding wire in 2024 (182 tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.8 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 | $2.1M | 182 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 424 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 443 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 272 t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 853 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 849 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 325 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 276 t |
Where Ethiopia imports copper winding wire from
Most of the value came from Turkey (41%), China (38%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $870K | 41% |
| China | $797K | 38% |
| India | $207K | 9.8% |
| Italy | $113K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $112K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.61 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.
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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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported copper winding wire worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 182 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper winding wire to Ethiopia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($870 thousand), followed by China (38%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of copper winding wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.61 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 Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2020 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 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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