Copper wire fine imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper wire fine by South Africa reached $31.8 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $31.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $31.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $27.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $20.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $21.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $17.3M | 2.6K t |
Where South Africa imports copper wire fine from
Turkey alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $20.5M | 65% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 22% |
| Spain | $3.6M | 11% |
| China | $332K | 1% |
| India | $81K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $45K | 0.1% |
| United States | $42K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $3K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.87 per kg, close to the world average of $9.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper wire fine exports from South Africa
Exports of copper wire fine by South Africa reached $1.0 million in 2024 (103 tonnes). Most of it went to Eswatini (25%), Angola (18%), Mozambique (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $258K | 26% |
| Angola | $186K | 18% |
| Mozambique | $182K | 18% |
| DR Congo | $145K | 14% |
| Lesotho | $62K | 6.1% |
| Zambia | $34K | 3.3% |
| Namibia | $30K | 3% |
| Senegal | $27K | 2.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $24K | 2.4% |
| United States | $18K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa copper wire fine imports (HS 7408.19): 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 7408.19: Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less.
Common questions
What is the value of copper wire fine imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported copper wire fine worth $31.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire fine to South Africa?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($20.5 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire fine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.87 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper wire fine to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.3 million in 2017 to $31.8 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export copper wire fine?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Angola and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $30.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire fine?
The HS code for copper wire fine is subheading 7408.19. 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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