Copper wire imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper wire by Tunisia reached $508.0 million in 2024 (47.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $508.0M | 47.0K t |
| 2023 | $500.3M | 48.6K t |
| 2022 | $455.9M | 43.3K t |
| 2021 | $417.9M | 40.0K t |
| 2020 | $266.0M | 36.9K t |
| 2019 | $303.2M | 42.6K t |
| 2018 | $346.4M | 44.9K t |
| 2017 | $98.2M | 15.9K t |
Where Tunisia imports copper wire from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $261.8M | 52% |
| Germany | $177.3M | 35% |
| Spain | $35.8M | 7% |
| Turkey | $16.2M | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $9.6M | 1.9% |
| Russia | $3.1M | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $830K | 0.2% |
| France | $587K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $398K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7408
| 7408.11 | Copper wire thick | 92% |
| 7408.19 | Copper wire fine | 6.8% |
| 7408.29 | Copper alloy wire other | 1.1% |
| 7408.21 | Brass wire | 0.1% |
| 7408.22 | Cupronickel wire | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.80 per kg, close to the world average of $9.48.
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 Tunisia copper wire imports (HS 7408): 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: Copper wire.
Common questions
What is the value of copper wire imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported copper wire worth $508.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($261.8 million), followed by Germany (35%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.80 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $9.48 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 wire to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $98.2 million in 2017 to $508.0 million in 2024, an increase of 418%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $362.0 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export copper wire?
Yes. Tunisia exported $812 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Italy and Belgium. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $507.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire?
The HS code for copper wire is heading 7408. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 7408.11 (92% of the value) and 7408.19 (7%).
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