Copper wire exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Zambia exported $79.2 million of copper wire in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $62.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $62.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $76.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $49.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $52.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $79.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $85.5M | 13.5K t |
Where Zambia exports copper wire to
Most of it went to South Africa (31%), Botswana (27%), Tanzania (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $24.4M | 31% |
| Botswana | $21.1M | 27% |
| Tanzania | $15.9M | 20% |
| Zimbabwe | $7.3M | 9.3% |
| Rwanda | $5.3M | 6.6% |
| Malawi | $2.6M | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $2.4M | 3% |
| DR Congo | $227K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $43K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7408
| 7408.11 | Copper wire thick | 99% |
| 7408.19 | Copper wire fine | 1.1% |
| 7408.29 | Copper alloy wire other | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7408.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.70 per kg, close to the world average of $9.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper wire imports to Zambia
In 2024, Zambia imported copper wire worth $1.3 million (114 tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.0M | 82% |
| India | $157K | 12% |
| China | $71K | 5.6% |
| Mauritius | $4K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia copper wire exports (HS 7408): 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: Copper wire.
Common questions
What is the value of copper wire exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported copper wire worth $79.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 141 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper wire from Zambia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($24.4 million), followed by Botswana (27%) and Tanzania (20%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper wire per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.70 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of copper wire from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $85.5 million in 2017 to $79.2 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2017 at $85.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.4 million a year.
Does Zambia also import copper wire?
Yes. Zambia imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, India and China. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $77.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire?
The HS code for copper wire is heading 7408. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7408.11 (98% of the value) and 7408.19 (1%).
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