Copper wire fine imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported copper wire fine worth $17.0 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $65.6 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 | $17.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $65.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $32.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $25.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $54.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 1.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports copper wire fine from
Most of the value came from Kuwait (27%), Hong Kong (26%), Uzbekistan (18%).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.32 per kg, close to the world average of $9.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper wire fine exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $4.0 million of copper wire fine in 2024 (405 tonnes). Most of it went to Tunisia (42%), Pakistan (19%), India (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $1.7M | 42% |
| Pakistan | $741K | 19% |
| India | $719K | 18% |
| Lebanon | $376K | 9.4% |
| Egypt | $234K | 5.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $187K | 4.7% |
| China | $43K | 1.1% |
| Senegal | $3K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0.1% |
| Maldives | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates copper wire fine imports (HS 7408.19): 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 7408.19: Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less.
Common questions
What is the value of copper wire fine imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported copper wire fine worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire fine to the United Arab Emirates?
Kuwait was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Hong Kong (26%) and Uzbekistan (18%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire fine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.32 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $9.94 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 fine to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $65.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export copper wire fine?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Pakistan and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire fine?
The HS code for copper wire fine is subheading 7408.19. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7408 page.
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