Copper wire thick imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported copper wire thick worth $1.02 billion (109.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 171 countries for imports of this product. That is 80% more than in 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 | $1.02B | 109.6K t |
| 2023 | $567.7M | 63.7K t |
| 2022 | $514.9M | 57.1K t |
| 2021 | $379.0M | 52.6K t |
| 2020 | $247.5M | 34.3K t |
| 2019 | $173.4M | 28.0K t |
| 2018 | $285.0M | 38.5K t |
| 2017 | $278.8M | 43.5K t |
Where Turkey imports copper wire thick from
One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $699.5M | 68% |
| Egypt | $82.2M | 8% |
| Iran | $79.6M | 7.8% |
| France | $74.9M | 7.3% |
| Spain | $30.7M | 3% |
| China | $25.0M | 2.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $15.0M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $8.2M | 0.8% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.8M | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.34 per kg, close to the world average of $9.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper wire thick exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported copper wire thick worth $665.8 million (67.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Saudi Arabia alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $346.1M | 52% |
| Bulgaria | $162.3M | 24% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $42.9M | 6.4% |
| Romania | $19.7M | 3% |
| Israel | $18.6M | 2.8% |
| Jordan | $17.2M | 2.6% |
| Ukraine | $9.1M | 1.4% |
| United States | $6.2M | 0.9% |
| Tunisia | $6.0M | 0.9% |
| Serbia | $5.3M | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey copper wire thick imports (HS 7408.11): 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 7408.11: Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of copper wire thick imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported copper wire thick worth $1.02 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 109.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 171 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire thick to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($699.5 million), followed by Egypt (8%) and Iran (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 301% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.29 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 thick to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $278.8 million in 2017 to $1.02 billion in 2024, an increase of 267%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $433.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export copper wire thick?
Yes. Turkey exported $665.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Bulgaria and Bosnia Herzegovina. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $358.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire thick?
The HS code for copper wire thick is subheading 7408.11. 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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