Copper wire imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $13.3 million of copper wire in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 66% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $39.6 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 | $13.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $39.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $24.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $26.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $18.7M | 3.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports copper wire from
Most of the value came from Spain (30%), Egypt (28%), United Arab Emirates (27%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.0M | 30% |
| Egypt | $3.7M | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.6M | 27% |
| Germany | $874K | 6.6% |
| India | $424K | 3.2% |
| China | $385K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $133K | 1% |
| Belgium | $102K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $34K | 0.3% |
| Benin | $33K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7408
| 7408.11 | Copper wire thick | 88% |
| 7408.19 | Copper wire fine | 8.2% |
| 7408.29 | Copper alloy wire other | 3.7% |
| 7408.21 | Brass wire | 0.2% |
| 7408.22 | Cupronickel wire | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.69 per kg, close to the world average of $9.48.
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 wire imports (HS 7408): 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: Copper wire.
Common questions
What is the value of copper wire imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported copper wire worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire to Nigeria?
Spain was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Egypt (28%) and the United Arab Emirates (27%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.69 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $9.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper wire to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.7 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $39.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire?
The HS code for copper wire is heading 7408. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7408.11 (88% of the value) and 7408.19 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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