Copper winding wire imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported copper winding wire worth $5.8 million (482 tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.8M | 482 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 395 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 600 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 451 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 639 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 731 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 949 t |
Where Kenya imports copper winding wire from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 67% |
| India | $817K | 14% |
| Egypt | $620K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $405K | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $20K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $11K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $7K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $6K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.09 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.
Copper winding wire exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported copper winding wire worth $403 thousand (53 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Sudan (38%), Zambia (34%), Uganda (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $152K | 38% |
| Zambia | $136K | 34% |
| Uganda | $33K | 8.3% |
| Rwanda | $31K | 7.8% |
| Tanzania | $24K | 6.1% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 2% |
| Malawi | $7K | 1.8% |
| Djibouti | $7K | 1.8% |
| Somalia | $3K | 0.8% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya copper winding wire imports (HS 8544.11): 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 8544.11: Insulated electric conductors: winding wire, of copper.
Common questions
What is the value of copper winding wire imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported copper winding wire worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 482 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper winding wire to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by India (14%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper winding wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.09 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $11.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper winding wire to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export copper winding wire?
Yes. Kenya exported $403 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Zambia and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 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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