Copper winding wire imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported copper winding wire worth $9.4 million (781 tonnes). Value rose 85% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $9.4M | 781 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 442 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 918 t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 884 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 610 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 389 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 521 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 814 t |
Where Lebanon imports copper winding wire from
Most of the value came from India (21%), Italy (19%), Egypt (13%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.06 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 Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported copper winding wire worth $2.7 million (235 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+540% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon 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 Lebanon?
Lebanon imported copper winding wire worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 781 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper winding wire to Lebanon?
India was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Egypt (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 595% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper winding wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.06 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $11.06 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 winding wire to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export copper winding wire?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Iraq and Liberia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 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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