Copper wire thick imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.5 million of copper wire thick in 2024 (274 tonnes). That is 85% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $17.0 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 | $2.5M | 274 t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 301 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 838 t |
| 2019 | $17.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $99K | 8 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.22 per kg, close to the world average of $9.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia copper wire thick imports (HS 7408.11): 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 7408.11: Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of copper wire thick imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported copper wire thick worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 274 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire thick to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Egypt (32%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 560% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.29 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 thick to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $99 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $17.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire thick?
The HS code for copper wire thick is subheading 7408.11. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7408 page.
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