Copper wire imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported copper wire worth $152.7 million (15.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $152.7M | 15.0K t |
| 2023 | $110.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $134.8M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $115.3M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $72.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $68.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $73.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $61.2M | 9.6K t |
Where Israel imports copper wire from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (20%), Austria (20%), Turkey (20%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $30.3M | 20% |
| Austria | $30.2M | 20% |
| Turkey | $30.0M | 20% |
| United States | $22.3M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17.7M | 12% |
| Uzbekistan | $7.2M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $6.4M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $5.4M | 3.5% |
| Jordan | $866K | 0.6% |
| China | $701K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7408
| 7408.11 | Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm | 66% |
| 7408.19 | Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less | 28% |
| 7408.29 | Copper: wire, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-nickel base alloys or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys) | 3.6% |
| 7408.21 | Copper: wire, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) | 2.1% |
| 7408.22 | Copper: wire, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.21 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.
Copper wire exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported copper wire worth $3.3 million (163 tonnes). Hong Kong alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $3.2M | 97% |
| Belgium | $30K | 0.9% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $27K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.5% |
| Argentina | $9K | 0.3% |
| India | $8K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $2K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Russia | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Israel?
Israel imported copper wire worth $152.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire to Israel?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($30.3 million), followed by Austria (20%) and Turkey (20%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.21 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $9.48 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of copper wire to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.2 million in 2017 to $152.7 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export copper wire?
Yes. Israel exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Belgium and Bosnia Herzegovina. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $149.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire?
The HS code for copper wire is heading 7408. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 7408.11 (66% of the value) and 7408.19 (28%). 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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