Copper wire imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported copper wire worth $3.5 million (386 tonnes). That is 86% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $32.0 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 | $3.5M | 386 t |
| 2023 | $24.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $26.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $24.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $32.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $18.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 2.0K t |
Product types under HS 7408
| 7408.11 | Copper wire thick | 72% |
| 7408.29 | Copper alloy wire other | 13% |
| 7408.19 | Copper wire fine | 13% |
| 7408.21 | Brass wire | 1.6% |
| 7408.22 | Cupronickel wire | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.07 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia copper wire imports (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 imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported copper wire worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 386 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Egypt (23%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of copper wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper wire to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 73%. The peak was 2019 at $32.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire?
The HS code for copper wire is heading 7408. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7408.11 (72% of the value) and 7408.29 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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