Copper wire imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $8.6 million of copper wire in 2024 (894 tonnes). Value rose 600% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% 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 | $8.6M | 894 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 168 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 407 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 577 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 372 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 303 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 180 t |
| 2017 | $449K | 64 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports copper wire from
Zambia alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $7.3M | 85% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 14% |
| China | $125K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7408
| 7408.11 | Copper wire thick | 98% |
| 7408.29 | Copper alloy wire other | 1.5% |
| 7408.19 | Copper wire fine | 0.7% |
| 7408.21 | Brass wire | 0.2% |
| 7408.22 | Cupronickel wire | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.68 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe copper wire imports (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 imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported copper wire worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 894 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 600% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper wire to Zimbabwe?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.68 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 imports of copper wire to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $449 thousand in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper wire?
The HS code for copper wire is heading 7408. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7408.11 (98% of the value) and 7408.29 (1%).
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