Copper wire fine imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported copper wire fine worth $4.5 million (415 tonnes). That is 84% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $4.5M | 415 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 243 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 110 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 288 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 149 t |
| 2019 | $963K | 144 t |
| 2018 | $915K | 123 t |
| 2017 | $758K | 107 t |
Where Lebanon imports copper wire fine from
Most of the value came from Iran (33%), China (31%), Germany (19%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $1.5M | 33% |
| China | $1.4M | 31% |
| Germany | $830K | 19% |
| Turkey | $410K | 9.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $376K | 8.4% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.76 per kg, close to the world average of $9.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper wire fine exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $301 thousand of copper wire fine in 2024 (30 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $175K | 58% |
| Belgium | $119K | 40% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $2K | 0.8% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.6% |
| Malta | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon copper wire fine imports (HS 7408.19): 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 7408.19: Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less.
Common questions
What is the value of copper wire fine imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported copper wire fine worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 415 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire fine to Lebanon?
Iran was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (31%) and Germany (19%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of copper wire fine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.76 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $9.94 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 wire fine to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $758 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 489%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export copper wire fine?
Yes. Lebanon exported $301 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Belgium and Tanzania. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire fine?
The HS code for copper wire fine is subheading 7408.19. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7408 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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