Copper winding wire imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $7.3 million of copper winding wire in 2024 (721 tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $15.0 million.
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 | $7.3M | 721 t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 785 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 845 t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 894 t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 3.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports copper winding wire from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 71% |
| India | $1.4M | 19% |
| Turkey | $397K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $112K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $111K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $11K | 0.2% |
| United States | $8K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.19 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported copper winding wire worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 721 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper winding wire to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by India (19%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper winding wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.19 per kg in 2024, 8% below 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 Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2017 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 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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