Copper wire imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $1.41 billion of copper wire in 2024 (151.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. Value rose 56% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $1.41B | 151.0K t |
| 2023 | $906.1M | 99.4K t |
| 2022 | $802.2M | 86.6K t |
| 2021 | $614.6M | 76.6K t |
| 2020 | $332.1M | 48.2K t |
| 2019 | $323.6M | 52.3K t |
| 2018 | $371.6M | 51.3K t |
| 2017 | $395.7M | 60.4K t |
Where Turkey imports copper wire from
Most of the value came from Russia (50%), Uzbekistan (17%), Iran (11%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $700.8M | 50% |
| Uzbekistan | $246.3M | 18% |
| Iran | $157.9M | 11% |
| Egypt | $84.1M | 6% |
| France | $77.2M | 5.5% |
| China | $56.4M | 4% |
| Spain | $30.7M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $10.5M | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $10.1M | 0.7% |
| Germany | $8.2M | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7408
| 7408.11 | Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm | 73% |
| 7408.19 | Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less | 26% |
| 7408.21 | Copper: wire, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) | 1% |
| 7408.29 | Copper: wire, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-nickel base alloys or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys) | 0.2% |
| 7408.22 | Copper: wire, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.35 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.
Copper wire exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported copper wire worth $1.19 billion (116.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 141 countries. Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (30%), Bulgaria (16%), Italy (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $353.6M | 30% |
| Bulgaria | $186.9M | 16% |
| Italy | $105.8M | 8.9% |
| France | $49.8M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $44.8M | 3.8% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $43.0M | 3.6% |
| Romania | $32.1M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $31.0M | 2.6% |
| Israel | $30.0M | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $25.2M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 Turkey?
Turkey imported copper wire worth $1.41 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 151.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 208 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($700.8 million), followed by Uzbekistan (17%) and Iran (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.35 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.48 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of copper wire to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $395.7 million in 2017 to $1.41 billion in 2024, an increase of 257%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export copper wire?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.19 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Bulgaria and Italy. That compares with imports of $1.41 billion in the same year.
What is the HS code for copper wire?
The HS code for copper wire is heading 7408. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7408.11 (73% of the value) and 7408.19 (26%). 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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