Copper wire fine imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported copper wire fine worth $73.2 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $102.4 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 | $73.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $71.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $101.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $102.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $64.0M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $66.1M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $95.0M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $75.6M | 11.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports copper wire fine from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 59% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $42.9M | 59% |
| Germany | $19.9M | 27% |
| Spain | $4.5M | 6.2% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 2% |
| United States | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $617K | 0.8% |
| France | $373K | 0.5% |
| India | $201K | 0.3% |
| China | $184K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.35 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 Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $9.2 million of copper wire fine in 2024 (415 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (36%), France (15%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.3M | 36% |
| France | $1.4M | 15% |
| United States | $1.0M | 11% |
| Belgium | $823K | 9% |
| Netherlands | $503K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $333K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $278K | 3% |
| India | $241K | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $135K | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $131K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported copper wire fine worth $73.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire fine to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($42.9 million), followed by Germany (27%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire fine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.35 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $9.94 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 fine to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $75.6 million in 2017 to $73.2 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $102.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $81.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export copper wire fine?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $9.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, France and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $64.0 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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