Copper winding wire imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $792.0 million of copper winding wire in 2024 (64.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $792.0M | 64.6K t |
| 2023 | $693.9M | 59.7K t |
| 2022 | $758.7M | 61.4K t |
| 2021 | $720.9M | 61.1K t |
| 2020 | $466.3M | 50.9K t |
| 2019 | $472.1M | 49.4K t |
| 2018 | $490.5M | 51.0K t |
| 2017 | $455.0M | 49.3K t |
Where the United States imports copper winding wire from
Most of the value came from Mexico (49%), China (11%), Indonesia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $385.8M | 49% |
| China | $85.9M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $72.5M | 9.2% |
| Canada | $61.4M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $40.6M | 5.1% |
| India | $38.5M | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $25.6M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $24.8M | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $19.3M | 2.4% |
| Austria | $9.8M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.26 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 States
Exports of copper winding wire by the United States reached $429.9 million in 2024 (28.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 142 countries. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 57% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $246.1M | 57% |
| Canada | $72.5M | 17% |
| China | $32.9M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9.9M | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $6.6M | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $4.7M | 1.1% |
| Japan | $4.1M | 1% |
| Costa Rica | $3.8M | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $3.7M | 0.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.9M | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported copper winding wire worth $792.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 214 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper winding wire to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($385.8 million), followed by China (11%) and Indonesia (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper winding wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.26 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $11.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper winding wire to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $455.0 million in 2017 to $792.0 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $606.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export copper winding wire?
Yes. The United States exported $429.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $362.0 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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