Copper wire imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper wire by Kenya reached $57.6 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $57.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $50.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $53.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $48.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $49.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $38.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $30.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 1.8K t |
Where Kenya imports copper wire from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $52.5M | 91% |
| Zambia | $2.4M | 4.2% |
| DR Congo | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $575K | 1% |
| China | $259K | 0.5% |
| India | $179K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $126K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $87K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0% |
| Singapore | $8K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7408
| 7408.11 | Copper wire thick | 98% |
| 7408.19 | Copper wire fine | 1.6% |
| 7408.21 | Brass wire | 0.3% |
| 7408.29 | Copper alloy wire other | 0.2% |
| 7408.22 | Cupronickel wire | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.45 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 Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported copper wire worth $1.1 million (202 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Singapore accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $668K | 59% |
| Tanzania | $413K | 37% |
| Rwanda | $16K | 1.4% |
| Somalia | $16K | 1.4% |
| Uganda | $13K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported copper wire worth $57.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire to Kenya?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($52.5 million), followed by Zambia (4%) and the DR Congo (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 349% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.45 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 Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $57.6 million in 2024, an increase of 410%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $42.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export copper wire?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Tanzania and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $56.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire?
The HS code for copper wire is heading 7408. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7408.11 (98% of the value) and 7408.19 (2%).
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