Copper winding wire imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported copper winding wire worth $84.3 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $108.5 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 | $84.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $74.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $52.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $108.5M | 16.2K t |
| 2020 | $78.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $84.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $93.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $97.2M | 9.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports copper winding wire from
Most of the value came from Germany (40%), United States (12%), Norway (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $33.5M | 40% |
| United States | $9.9M | 12% |
| Norway | $7.1M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $5.8M | 6.9% |
| Austria | $5.6M | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $5.2M | 6.1% |
| Sweden | $2.9M | 3.4% |
| China | $2.7M | 3.2% |
| Greece | $1.7M | 2% |
| India | $1.6M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.36 per kg, 57% above the world average of $11.06. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper winding wire exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported copper winding wire worth $36.3 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Hong Kong (18%), United States (13%), Ghana (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $6.6M | 18% |
| United States | $4.8M | 13% |
| Ghana | $3.5M | 9.6% |
| Norway | $2.9M | 8.1% |
| Ireland | $1.7M | 4.7% |
| Gambia | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| Singapore | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3% |
| Canada | $838K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported copper winding wire worth $84.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper winding wire to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($33.5 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Norway (8%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper winding wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.36 per kg in 2024, 57% above 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 Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $97.2 million in 2017 to $84.3 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $108.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $84.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export copper winding wire?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $36.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, the United States and Ghana. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $48.0 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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