Copper wire thick exports from Kuwait: data, top buyers and prices
Kuwait exported $6.0 million of copper wire thick in 2024 (617 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.0M | 617 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 787 t |
Where Kuwait exports copper wire thick to
One buyer market dominates: Jordan accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+551% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $5.1M | 86% |
| Bahrain | $544K | 9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $303K | 5% |
| Egypt | $25K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.76 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.
Copper wire thick imports to Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait imported copper wire thick worth $80.6 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone supplied 72% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $58.4M | 72% |
| Russia | $13.6M | 17% |
| Turkey | $3.9M | 4.9% |
| China | $2.5M | 3.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| United States | $11K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait copper wire thick exports (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 exported by Kuwait?
Kuwait exported copper wire thick worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 617 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 92 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper wire thick from Kuwait?
Jordan was the largest buyer with 86% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Bahrain (9%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 551% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper wire thick per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.76 per kg in 2024, 5% above 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 exports of copper wire thick from Kuwait changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2018 at $14.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Kuwait also import copper wire thick?
Yes. Kuwait imported $80.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, Russia and Turkey. That compares with exports of $6.0 million in the same 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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