Copper winding wire imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported copper winding wire worth $5.9 million (903 tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.8 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 | $5.9M | 903 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 901 t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 877 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 491 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 363 t |
Where Tanzania imports copper winding wire from
Most of the value came from China (44%), India (40%), Turkey (7%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 44% |
| India | $2.4M | 40% |
| Turkey | $400K | 6.8% |
| Spain | $191K | 3.2% |
| France | $171K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $45K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $39K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $24K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.54 per kg, 41% below the world average of $11.06, 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.
Copper winding wire exports from Tanzania
Exports of copper winding wire by Tanzania reached $761 thousand in 2024 (142 tonnes). Kenya alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported copper winding wire worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 903 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper winding wire to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by India (40%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper winding wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.54 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $11.06 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 winding wire to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2020 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export copper winding wire?
Yes. Tanzania exported $761 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, the DR Congo and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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