Copper wire fine imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $299.4 million of copper wire fine in 2024 (28.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 192 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $299.4M | 28.5K t |
| 2023 | $302.2M | 29.1K t |
| 2022 | $271.3M | 25.8K t |
| 2021 | $203.1M | 22.7K t |
| 2020 | $155.6M | 20.8K t |
| 2019 | $150.8M | 20.5K t |
| 2018 | $119.6M | 14.6K t |
| 2017 | $94.4M | 11.8K t |
Where the United States imports copper wire fine from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $216.4M | 72% |
| Germany | $14.7M | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $14.0M | 4.7% |
| France | $11.4M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $10.5M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $10.0M | 3.4% |
| Peru | $7.3M | 2.5% |
| China | $5.5M | 1.9% |
| Austria | $1.4M | 0.5% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.51 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 States
Exports of copper wire fine by the United States reached $138.0 million in 2024 (11.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (46%), Canada (29%), Israel (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $62.9M | 46% |
| Canada | $40.1M | 29% |
| Israel | $17.6M | 13% |
| Singapore | $4.5M | 3.3% |
| Ireland | $2.7M | 2% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.7M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 1% |
| Japan | $959K | 0.7% |
| China | $807K | 0.6% |
| France | $776K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported copper wire fine worth $299.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 192 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire fine to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($216.4 million), followed by Germany (5%) and South Korea (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire fine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.51 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $9.94 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 wire fine to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $94.4 million in 2017 to $299.4 million in 2024, an increase of 217%. The peak was 2023 at $302.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $199.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export copper wire fine?
Yes. The United States exported $138.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Israel. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $161.4 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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