Winding wire (non-copper) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of winding wire (non-copper) by Lebanon reached $5.5 million in 2024 (141 tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $5.5M | 141 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 136 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 969 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 618 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 287 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 238 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 568 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 259 t |
Where Lebanon imports winding wire (non-copper) from
Egypt alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+458% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $4.8M | 87% |
| Saudi Arabia | $332K | 6.1% |
| China | $299K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $47K | 0.9% |
| Syria | $32K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $2K | 0% |
| Slovakia | $2K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Vietnam | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.93 per kg, 432% above the world average of $7.32. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Winding wire (non-copper) exports from Lebanon
Exports of winding wire (non-copper) by Lebanon reached $4.2 million in 2024 (0 tonnes). Most of it went to Cote d'Ivoire (31%), Republic of the Congo (28%), Guinea (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Gabon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.3M | 31% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1.2M | 28% |
| Guinea | $555K | 13% |
| Liberia | $356K | 8.5% |
| Turkey | $192K | 4.6% |
| Cameroon | $151K | 3.6% |
| Sierra Leone | $148K | 3.5% |
| Angola | $109K | 2.6% |
| Uganda | $73K | 1.8% |
| Gabon | $73K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon winding wire (non-copper) imports (HS 8544.19): 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 8544.19: Insulated electric conductors: winding wire, (of other than copper).
Common questions
What is the value of winding wire (non-copper) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported winding wire (non-copper) worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 141 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply winding wire (non-copper) to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (6%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 458% on the year.
What is the average import price of winding wire (non-copper) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.93 per kg in 2024, 432% above the world average of $7.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of winding wire (non-copper) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 348%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export winding wire (non-copper)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, the Republic of the Congo and Guinea. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for winding wire (non-copper)?
The HS code for winding wire (non-copper) is subheading 8544.19. 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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