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Electric Wire Wholesale Price in Pakistan: Factory Rates for Dealers in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Other Cities
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October 23, 2026
Two coils of 7/29 sit side by side at the dealer. Both say “copper”, both say “90 meters”, and one costs noticeably less than the other. Most buyers either pick the cheaper coil or assume the expensive one is overpriced. Very few know what actually separates the two prices.
The price of a copper wire coil is not random. It is built up from a handful of clear factors: how much copper is inside, how pure it is, how long the coil really is, what the insulation is made of, and how the coil reached you. When one of those factors is cut, the price drops, and so does what you are getting.
This guide breaks copper wire price in Pakistan down into the 8 things that decide what you pay, so you can read any quote with confidence and know exactly where a lower price comes from.
Copper is the single biggest part of the cost of any copper wire. Its price is set on international markets and moves every day with global demand from construction, power grids, electric vehicles and industry.
When the global copper price rises, the cost of making every coil rises with it, and wire prices follow within days or weeks. When it falls for a lasting period, wire prices usually come down after a short delay. This is the main reason any copper wire price in Pakistan is only valid for a short time.
Copper is bought and sold in dollars. Even if the international copper price stays the same, a weaker rupee makes the same copper more expensive in Pakistan.
This is why wire prices can rise even in weeks when global copper is flat. The combination of the copper price and the exchange rate decides most of the movement you see in local price lists.
The size of a wire decides how much copper is in each meter. Bigger sizes contain more copper, so they naturally cost more per coil.
| Wire size | Approx. copper area | Relative copper (3/29 = 1) |
|---|---|---|
| 3/29 | about 1.3 mm² | 1 |
| 7/29 | about 3 mm² | about 2.3 |
| 7/36 (4 mm²) | about 4.5 mm² | about 3.5 |
| 7/44 (6 mm²) | about 7 mm² | about 5.3 |
| 7/52 | about 9.5 mm² | about 7.4 |
| 7/64 (16 mm²) | about 14.5 mm² | about 11 |
The values are approximate and given as a general guide. For every size and its mm² equivalent, see our electric wire size chart.
Two coils can carry the same size name while containing different amounts of copper. Some wire is made with strands slightly thinner than the size it is sold as. It looks similar from the outside, but it uses less copper, so it can be sold for less.
Undersized wire carries less current than its label suggests, runs hotter under load and wastes more electricity. When one coil of the “same size” is much cheaper, thinner strands are one of the most common reasons.
Pure copper conducts electricity best and stays reliable at joints and terminals. Some cheaper wire uses lower-grade copper, mixed metal or copper-clad aluminium, which has an aluminium core with a thin copper coating.
These conductors cost less to make and look similar on the shelf, but they carry less current and heat up more. Read our guide on copper or aluminium wire: 7 differences every homeowner should know to understand why this matters.
A standard coil in Pakistan is 90 meters (97 gaz). A coil that is a few meters short uses less copper and less PVC, which lowers its cost and its price.
The difference is easy to miss at the counter, because buyers usually compare price per coil. A coil that is 10% short and 5% cheaper is actually more expensive per meter. Our guide on how to avoid paying more for less copper shows how to compare per meter.
The PVC insulation protects the copper from heat, moisture and damage inside conduits, and fire-retardant PVC slows the spread of fire if a fault happens. Good insulation of the right thickness costs more to make.
Thin or recycled PVC reduces the price, but it can crack, harden or melt sooner, especially in the heat of a Pakistan summer inside a roof or wall.
The same coil can pass through a distributor, a wholesaler and a retail shop before it reaches you. Each step adds handling, storage and margin.
Retail prices for a few coils are usually higher than wholesale prices for a full house or a project. Buying wholesale or factory-direct generally gives a better price and the same batch quality for the whole job.
Factors 1 and 2 decide the market price for everyone. Factors 3 to 7 decide what is actually inside the coil you buy. Factor 8 decides how much margin is added on the way to you.
That means a fair low price comes from factor 8: buying in the right quantity from the right source. A suspiciously low price usually comes from factors 4 to 7: less copper, lower purity, a short coil or thin insulation.
Paying the fair price for genuine wire protects the much bigger investment in the house.
These mistakes cause most bad purchases.
For checks you can do at the dealer, read how to identify fake or low-quality electric wire in Pakistan. For timing and buying tips, see electric wire price in Pakistan 2026: why it changes and how to get the best deal.
Comparing price only makes sense once you know the right size for each circuit.
| Use | Wire size |
|---|---|
| Light points | 1 mm² or 3/29 |
| Normal sockets | 2.5 mm² or 7/29 |
| 2 ton AC, geyser, kitchen | 7/36 (4 mm²) |
| Main line | 7/44, 7/52 or 7/64 by load |
| Earthing | 1/.044 earthing wire and as advised |
See the full plan in which wire size to use for house wiring in Pakistan. Always confirm with a qualified electrician for your exact load and installation.
Thrive Cables manufactures single core copper wire at its facility in Lahore and supplies homeowners, electricians, contractors and dealers all over Pakistan at factory-direct prices. Every coil is pure copper, true to gauge, insulated with fire-retardant PVC and a full 90 meters (97 gaz) long, so the price you pay is for the copper you actually receive.
These are the questions buyers ask most often about copper wire price.
What is the copper wire price in Pakistan today?
Copper wire price changes with the international copper price and the rupee, so it can move from week to week. Current price on request. Contact Thrive Cables for today’s price on every size.
Why is one copper wire coil cheaper than another of the same size?
The difference usually comes from strand size, copper purity, coil length, insulation quality or the supply channel. A much cheaper coil often has less copper or a shorter length.
Does a bigger wire size always cost more?
Yes. Bigger sizes contain more copper per meter, so they cost more per coil. For example, 7/29 contains roughly two and a half times the copper of 3/29.
How can I check if a copper wire is pure copper?
Check the cut end for a uniform copper colour all the way through, compare the coil weight with a genuine coil of the same size, and buy from a known manufacturer.
Is wholesale copper wire price available for dealers?
Yes. Thrive Cables offers wholesale price for dealers, contractors and bulk orders. Current price on request.
Copper wire price in Pakistan is decided by 8 clear things: the copper price, the rupee, the wire size, true gauge, copper purity, coil length, insulation quality and the supply channel. The first two set the market for everyone; the rest decide what you actually get for your money.
The rule of thumb is simple: a fair low price comes from buying in the right quantity from the right source, while a suspiciously low price usually means less copper inside. Compare per meter, check the coil, and confirm your wiring plan with a qualified electrician for your exact load and installation.
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