[SMM Analysis] China’s Enamelled Copper Wire Exports Peak in 2025, Driven by Solid Traditional Markets and Robust Emerging Demand

Published: Jan 20, 2026 15:55
Source: SMM
According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's exports of copper enamelled wire in December 2025 reached 12,538.43 mt, up 1.3% YoY but down 2.15% MoM. For the full year of 2025, China's total exports of copper enamelled wire amounted to 143,301.61 mt, with a cumulative increase of 21.07% YoY. (HS code 85441100)

According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's exports of copper enamelled wire in December 2025 reached 12,538.43 mt, up 1.3% YoY but down 2.15% MoM. For the full year of 2025, China's total exports of copper enamelled wire amounted to 143,301.61 mt, with a cumulative increase of 21.07% YoY. (HS code 85441100)

In December 2025, China's exports of copper enamelled wire continued their robust performance, with the export coverage further expanding, reaching 149 countries and regions that month. In terms of market performance, the landscape of top export destinations remained stable, with Vietnam and Japan maintaining their positions as the top two export markets, but their YoY trends showed significant divergence: demand in the Vietnamese market remained robust, with exports up 8.8% YoY; the Japanese market, however, experienced some contraction, with exports down 13.3% YoY. Emerging and potential markets performed particularly well, becoming key drivers boosting export growth that month. Among them, demand in the Indian market continued to be robust, with exports surging 201% YoY; the Turkish and Indonesian markets followed closely, with exports up 87.5% and 53.9% YoY, respectively. Meanwhile, some traditional markets saw temporary declines, with South Korea and Thailand experiencing notable YoY declines in exports of 38% and 30.7%, respectively.

From an annual perspective, in 2025, China's exports of enamelled wire reached 143,301 mt, up 21.07% YoY, hitting a record high. The top ten countries collectively contributed 70% of the annual exports, presenting an overall pattern of "solid traditional markets, robust emerging markets, and regional adjustments." Vietnam, Japan, and Thailand remained the top three export destinations, accounting for 37% of the total annual exports, providing a solid foundation for the export base. Emerging markets performed particularly well, with exports to India surging 347% YoY, Turkey up 133% YoY, and Mexico up 73% YoY, becoming key drivers of the annual export growth. Meanwhile, the Philippines and Indonesia experienced phased adjustments, with exports declining 7% and 1% YoY, respectively.

Overall, in 2025, China's enamelled wire exports demonstrated strong resilience and growth potential, supported by stable demand in traditional markets and a significant boost from emerging markets. (Note: Data statistics are based on HS code 85441100, which corresponds to copper winding wires.)

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