Copper winding wire imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper winding wire by South Africa reached $15.9 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $15.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 901 t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 836 t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 938 t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 723 t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 908 t |
Where South Africa imports copper winding wire from
Spain alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $10.2M | 64% |
| Greece | $1.3M | 8% |
| Namibia | $706K | 4.4% |
| Austria | $668K | 4.2% |
| China | $565K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $525K | 3.3% |
| India | $480K | 3% |
| Brazil | $480K | 3% |
| Portugal | $232K | 1.5% |
| United States | $200K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.64 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 South Africa
South Africa exported $8.5 million of copper winding wire in 2024 (791 tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (28%), DR Congo (18%), Botswana (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $2.3M | 28% |
| DR Congo | $1.6M | 18% |
| Botswana | $896K | 11% |
| Zambia | $852K | 10% |
| Namibia | $586K | 6.9% |
| Gabon | $510K | 6% |
| Mozambique | $482K | 5.7% |
| Eswatini | $429K | 5.1% |
| Malawi | $229K | 2.7% |
| Lesotho | $181K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa 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 South Africa?
South Africa imported copper winding wire worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper winding wire to South Africa?
Spain was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Greece (8%) and Namibia (4%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper winding wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of copper winding wire to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export copper winding wire?
Yes. South Africa exported $8.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, the DR Congo and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $7.4 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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