Türkiye was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Drawn copper strands used for power cables, motor windings and electronics. Cable makers, motor manufacturers and utilities buy bare and enamelled wire.
Typical segments
- Bare copper wire
- Enamelled winding wire
- Tinned copper wire
- Wire rod
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 171% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €407.2 million of products under CN code 740811 (Wire of refined copper, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of > 6 mm) from outside the EU in 2025. | 407.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 740811 were up 171% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€150.5 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +171 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 740811 to countries outside the EU were worth €2.90 billion in 2025. | 2.90 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 740811 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €6.54 billion in 2025. | 6.54 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Türkiye was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 740811 to the EU in 2025, with €211.3 million, or 52% of extra-EU imports. | 211.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 740811 to the United States were €29.5 million in 2025. | 29.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 740811 was €9.08 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 9.08 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Belgium was the largest EU exporter of CN 740811 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €854.9 million. | 854.9 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 386 enterprises in NACE class C2434 (Cold drawing of wire) in 2023. | 386 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2434 had net turnover of €9.14 billion in 2023. | 9.14 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2434 employed 22,798 people across the EU in 2023. | 22,798 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 740811, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 407187850
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 740811, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 150472472; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 407187850
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 740811, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2895655981
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 740811, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 6536455185
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 740811, partner TR, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 211342442
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 740811, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 29505505
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 740811, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 407187850, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 448249
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter BE, product 740811, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 854909298
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2434, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 386
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2434, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 9139
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2434, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 22798
- Figure 9
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Cable makers
- Motor manufacturers
- Utilities
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 09Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 10Method and sources
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU copper wire market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €407.2 million of goods under CN 740811 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €2.90 billion.
Where does the EU import copper wire from?
Türkiye was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included Egypt, Canada, North Macedonia.
What is the average import price of copper wire in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €9.08 per kilogram for CN 740811 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most copper wire?
Belgium led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Germany, Spain.
How many EU companies are in the copper wire industry?
Eurostat counts 386 enterprises in NACE class C2434 (Cold drawing of wire).
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