Copper wire imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported copper wire worth $3.6 million (658 tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.3 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 | $3.6M | 658 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 743 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 439 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 645 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 842 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 648 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 434 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 188 t |
Where Uganda imports copper wire from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 62% |
| United Arab Emirates | $996K | 28% |
| Germany | $262K | 7.3% |
| South Korea | $43K | 1.2% |
| India | $33K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $25K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $13K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7408
| 7408.11 | Copper wire thick | 68% |
| 7408.29 | Copper alloy wire other | 23% |
| 7408.19 | Copper wire fine | 8% |
| 7408.21 | Brass wire | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.50 per kg, 42% below the world average of $9.48, 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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda imported copper wire worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 658 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (28%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 585% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.50 per kg in 2024, 42% below 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 Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. The peak was 2023 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire?
The HS code for copper wire is heading 7408. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 7408.11 (68% of the value) and 7408.29 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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