Copper alloy wire other imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper alloy wire other by South Africa reached $3.0 million in 2024 (214 tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.4 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 | $3.0M | 214 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 598 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 203 t |
| 2021 | $812K | 101 t |
| 2020 | $644K | 86 t |
| 2019 | $950K | 130 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 136 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 216 t |
Where South Africa imports copper alloy wire other from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+396% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 74% |
| Turkey | $306K | 10% |
| Germany | $245K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $156K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $45K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $19K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
| Eswatini | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.21 per kg, close to the world average of $13.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper alloy wire other exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.2 million of copper alloy wire other in 2024 (111 tonnes). Eswatini alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+417% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $621K | 51% |
| Namibia | $321K | 26% |
| Zimbabwe | $49K | 4% |
| Mozambique | $49K | 4% |
| Botswana | $40K | 3.3% |
| DR Congo | $38K | 3.1% |
| Seychelles | $28K | 2.3% |
| Uganda | $23K | 1.9% |
| Tanzania | $20K | 1.7% |
| Sierra Leone | $13K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa copper alloy wire other imports (HS 7408.29): 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 7408.29: Copper: wire, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-nickel base alloys or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys).
Common questions
What is the value of copper alloy wire other imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported copper alloy wire other worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 214 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper alloy wire other to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper alloy wire other per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.21 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.63 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 alloy wire other to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export copper alloy wire other?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Namibia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper alloy wire other?
The HS code for copper alloy wire other is subheading 7408.29. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7408 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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