Copper winding wire imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper winding wire by Saudi Arabia reached $53.4 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 66% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $53.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $32.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $35.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $23.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 1.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports copper winding wire from
Most of the value came from India (42%), China (32%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $22.5M | 42% |
| China | $17.0M | 32% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 8.7% |
| United States | $2.4M | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $927K | 1.7% |
| Greece | $823K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $798K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $663K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.47 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.
Copper winding wire exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported copper winding wire worth $21.4 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Iraq alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported copper winding wire worth $53.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper winding wire to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($22.5 million), followed by China (32%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper winding wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.47 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $11.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper winding wire to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $53.4 million in 2024, an increase of 262%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export copper winding wire?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $21.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Kuwait and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $31.9 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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