Copper wire thick imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper wire thick by Nigeria reached $11.7 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 70% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $38.6 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 | $11.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $38.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $22.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 2.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports copper wire thick from
Most of the value came from Spain (34%), Egypt (31%), United Arab Emirates (31%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.0M | 34% |
| Egypt | $3.7M | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.6M | 31% |
| Italy | $131K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $102K | 0.9% |
| India | $75K | 0.6% |
| China | $59K | 0.5% |
| Benin | $33K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.61 per kg, close to the world average of $9.29.
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 thick imports (HS 7408.11): 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 7408.11: Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of copper wire thick imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported copper wire thick worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire thick to Nigeria?
Spain was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Egypt (31%) and the United Arab Emirates (31%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.61 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $9.29 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 thick to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2023 at $38.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire thick?
The HS code for copper wire thick is subheading 7408.11. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7408 page.
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