Copper wire thick imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $2.5 million of copper wire thick in 2024 (326 tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.5 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 | $2.5M | 326 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 481 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 318 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 387 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 647 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 477 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 297 t |
| 2017 | $983K | 155 t |
Where Uganda imports copper wire thick from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 50% |
| United Arab Emirates | $961K | 39% |
| Germany | $262K | 11% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.58 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda imported copper wire thick worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 326 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire thick to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (39%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.58 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $9.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper wire thick to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $983 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 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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