Winding wire (non-copper) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of winding wire (non-copper) by South Africa reached $5.6 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.0 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 | $5.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 975 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 289 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 506 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 476 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 610 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 476 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 602 t |
Where South Africa imports winding wire (non-copper) from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 84% |
| India | $360K | 6.5% |
| United States | $208K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $97K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $31K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $22K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $20K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $15K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.08 per kg, 44% below the world average of $7.32, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Winding wire (non-copper) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $4.8 million of winding wire (non-copper) in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Eswatini (19%), Botswana (14%), Mozambique (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+646% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $892K | 19% |
| Botswana | $656K | 14% |
| Mozambique | $637K | 13% |
| Namibia | $592K | 12% |
| Zambia | $352K | 7.4% |
| DR Congo | $271K | 5.7% |
| Lesotho | $242K | 5.1% |
| Malawi | $188K | 3.9% |
| Tanzania | $132K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $121K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa winding wire (non-copper) imports (HS 8544.19): 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 8544.19: Insulated electric conductors: winding wire, (of other than copper).
Common questions
What is the value of winding wire (non-copper) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported winding wire (non-copper) worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply winding wire (non-copper) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by India (6%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average import price of winding wire (non-copper) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.08 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $7.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of winding wire (non-copper) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export winding wire (non-copper)?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Botswana and Mozambique. That compares with imports of $5.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for winding wire (non-copper)?
The HS code for winding wire (non-copper) is subheading 8544.19. 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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