Copper wire thick exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of copper wire thick by South Africa reached $4.0 million in 2024 (373 tonnes). That is 242% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.0M | 373 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 76 t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $809K | 70 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 150 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 521 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 1.5K t |
Where South Africa exports copper wire thick to
Most of it went to Italy (39%), Zimbabwe (28%), Zambia (25%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 39% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.1M | 28% |
| Zambia | $982K | 25% |
| Botswana | $216K | 5.5% |
| Mozambique | $64K | 1.6% |
| DR Congo | $18K | 0.5% |
| Senegal | $13K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $6K | 0.2% |
| Eswatini | $5K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.63 per kg, close to the world average of $9.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper wire thick imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $457.8 million of copper wire thick in 2024 (47.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $329.1M | 72% |
| Germany | $39.0M | 8.5% |
| Zambia | $24.3M | 5.3% |
| Malaysia | $14.1M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $13.7M | 3% |
| China | $9.6M | 2.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $9.4M | 2.1% |
| Georgia | $8.9M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $5.2M | 1.1% |
| DR Congo | $3.6M | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa copper wire thick exports (HS 7408.11): 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 7408.11: Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of copper wire thick exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported copper wire thick worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 373 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 92 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 242% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper wire thick from South Africa?
Italy was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Zimbabwe (28%) and Zambia (25%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Senegal grew fastest among the top ten, up 914% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper wire thick per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.63 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $9.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of copper wire thick from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2022 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import copper wire thick?
Yes. South Africa imported $457.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, Germany and Zambia. That compares with exports of $4.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for copper wire thick?
The HS code for copper wire thick is subheading 7408.11. 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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