Copper winding wire imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $51.1 million of copper winding wire in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $51.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $51.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $37.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $27.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $21.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $22.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $25.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $24.7M | 3.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports copper winding wire from
India alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $36.0M | 71% |
| China | $10.9M | 21% |
| United States | $878K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $663K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $452K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $422K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $361K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $356K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $308K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $293K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.54 per kg, close to the world average of $11.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper winding wire exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of copper winding wire by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.8 million in 2024 (303 tonnes). Egypt alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.9M | 68% |
| United States | $334K | 12% |
| Zambia | $316K | 11% |
| Myanmar | $65K | 2.3% |
| Tanzania | $45K | 1.6% |
| Tunisia | $43K | 1.6% |
| Mozambique | $31K | 1.1% |
| Angola | $13K | 0.5% |
| Philippines | $11K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates copper winding wire imports (HS 8544.11): 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 8544.11: Insulated electric conductors: winding wire, of copper.
Common questions
What is the value of copper winding wire imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported copper winding wire worth $51.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper winding wire to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($36.0 million), followed by China (21%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper winding wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.54 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $11.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of copper winding wire to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.7 million in 2017 to $51.1 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export copper winding wire?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the United States and Zambia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $48.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper winding wire?
The HS code for copper winding wire is subheading 8544.11. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8544 page.
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