Winding wire (non-copper) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported winding wire (non-copper) worth $12.9 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 270% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $12.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 804 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 808 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 938 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports winding wire (non-copper) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+394% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.8M | 92% |
| Italy | $456K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $162K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $146K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $132K | 1% |
| India | $88K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0.2% |
| Oman | $17K | 0.1% |
| United States | $17K | 0.1% |
| France | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.09 per kg, close to the world average of $7.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported winding wire (non-copper) worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 270% on 2023.
Which countries supply winding wire (non-copper) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by Italy (4%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 646% on the year.
What is the average import price of winding wire (non-copper) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.09 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $7.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of winding wire (non-copper) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 234%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a 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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