Cupronickel wire imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported cupronickel wire worth $3.2 million (161 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.7 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 | $3.2M | 161 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 160 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 244 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 157 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 281 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 224 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 236 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 237 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cupronickel wire from
Most of the value came from Germany (44%), France (20%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+700% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.4M | 44% |
| France | $624K | 20% |
| Turkey | $412K | 13% |
| Austria | $324K | 10% |
| India | $166K | 5.3% |
| United States | $96K | 3% |
| China | $53K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $48K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $24K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.64 per kg, 25% above the world average of $15.67. 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.
Cupronickel wire exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of cupronickel wire by the United Kingdom reached $2.7 million in 2024 (94 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 57 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United States (27%), Sweden (14%), Egypt (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $731K | 27% |
| Sweden | $375K | 14% |
| Egypt | $244K | 9% |
| Italy | $237K | 8.8% |
| Germany | $139K | 5.2% |
| Malaysia | $130K | 4.8% |
| France | $113K | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $102K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $96K | 3.6% |
| India | $87K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cupronickel wire imports (HS 7408.22): 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 7408.22: Copper: wire, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver).
Common questions
What is the value of cupronickel wire imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cupronickel wire worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 161 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 115 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply cupronickel wire to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by France (20%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 700% on the year.
What is the average import price of cupronickel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.64 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $15.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cupronickel wire to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cupronickel wire?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Sweden and Egypt. That compares with imports of $3.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for cupronickel wire?
The HS code for cupronickel wire is subheading 7408.22. 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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