Copper wire thick imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported copper wire thick worth $2.07 billion (216.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 171 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $2.07B | 216.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.02B | 223.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.75B | 184.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.99B | 212.3K t |
| 2020 | $976.0M | 150.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.15B | 178.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.17B | 168.9K t |
| 2017 | $834.7M | 132.4K t |
Where the United States imports copper wire thick from
Canada alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.67B | 81% |
| Mexico | $134.2M | 6.5% |
| Chile | $75.9M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $74.1M | 3.6% |
| Peru | $30.3M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $26.9M | 1.3% |
| Japan | $16.5M | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15.7M | 0.8% |
| Spain | $8.6M | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $6.2M | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.56 per kg, close to the world average of $9.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper wire thick exports from the United States
Exports of copper wire thick by the United States reached $1.35 billion in 2024 (142.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 92 countries. Mexico alone took 75% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.01B | 75% |
| Canada | $336.6M | 25% |
| Israel | $2.7M | 0.2% |
| Japan | $708K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $606K | 0% |
| Thailand | $206K | 0% |
| Brazil | $159K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $142K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $111K | 0% |
| Singapore | $83K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States copper wire thick imports (HS 7408.11): 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 7408.11: Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of copper wire thick imported by the United States?
The United States imported copper wire thick worth $2.07 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 216.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 171 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire thick to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($1.67 billion), followed by Mexico (6%) and Chile (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.56 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.29 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 thick to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $834.7 million in 2017 to $2.07 billion in 2024, an increase of 148%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.50 billion a year.
Does the United States also export copper wire thick?
Yes. The United States exported $1.35 billion 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 $714.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire thick?
The HS code for copper wire thick is subheading 7408.11. 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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