Winding wire (non-copper) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of winding wire (non-copper) by Nigeria reached $13.6 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.9 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 | $13.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports winding wire (non-copper) from
China alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.9M | 73% |
| India | $3.4M | 25% |
| Bahrain | $115K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $36K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $21K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $14K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $14K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.96 per kg, close to the world average of $7.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported winding wire (non-copper) worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply winding wire (non-copper) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by India (25%) and Bahrain (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 833% on the year.
What is the average import price of winding wire (non-copper) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.96 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $7.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of winding wire (non-copper) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. The peak was 2022 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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