Copper wire imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported copper wire worth $5.3 million (556 tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 139% 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 | $5.3M | 556 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 586 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 635 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 306 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 227 t |
| 2019 | $29K | 4 t |
| 2018 | $974K | 151 t |
| 2017 | $12K | 2 t |
Where Rwanda imports copper wire from
Zambia alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $5.3M | 99% |
| India | $30K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $16K | 0.3% |
| China | $7K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7408
| 7408.11 | Copper wire thick | 100% |
| 7408.19 | Copper wire fine | 0.4% |
| 7408.29 | Copper alloy wire other | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.57 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 Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda 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 Rwanda?
Rwanda imported copper wire worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 556 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire to Rwanda?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by India (1%) and Kenya (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of copper wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper wire to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12 thousand in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire?
The HS code for copper wire is heading 7408. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 7408.11 (99% of the value) and 7408.19 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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