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2022
Exports $821MWorld Rnk 25 / 140
Flag Rnk 286 / 1217
2022
Destination $14.8M Mexico
2021 - 2022
FASTEST GROWING MARKET $14.8MUnited Kingdom
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Refined Copper-1.43Rnk 938 / 1025
2022
Imports $6.16BWorld Rnk 2 / 184
Flag Rnk 102 / 1216
2022
Origin $593M Chile
2021 - 2022
FASTEST GROWING ORIGIN $593MMexico
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of United States1.47Rnk 10 / 133

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Exports In 2022, United States exported $821M in Refined Copper, making it the 25th largest exporter of Refined Copper in the world. At the same year, Refined Copper was the 286th most exported product in United States. The main destination of Refined Copper exports from United States are: Mexico ($510M), Canada ($206M), China ($25.1M), United Kingdom ($16M), and Netherlands ($14.4M).

The fastest growing export markets for Refined Copper of United States between 2021 and 2022 were United Kingdom ($14.8M), Netherlands ($10.3M), and Spain ($3.12M).

Imports In 2022, United States imported $6.16B in Refined Copper, becoming the 2nd largest importer of Refined Copper in the world. At the same year, Refined Copper was the 102nd most imported product in United States. United States imports Refined Copper primarily from: Chile ($3.61B), Canada ($1.17B), Mexico ($689M), Peru ($467M), and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($89.6M).

The fastest growing import markets in Refined Copper for United States between 2021 and 2022 were Mexico ($593M), Peru ($219M), and China ($2.63M).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as Wismettac Asian Foods (79), Cinmar (42), and CrimsonLogic (8) were at the forefront of shipping Refined Copper to the United States.

Latest Trends

September 2024

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Overview In September 2024 United States' Refined Copper exports accounted up to $124M and imports accounted up to $1.13B, resulting in a negative trade balance of $1.01B. Between September 2023 and September 2024 the exports of United States'   Refined Copper have increased by $42.6M (52.4%) from $81.4M to $124M, while imports increased by $612M (119%) from $517M to $1.13B.

Destinations In September 2024, Refined Copper were exported mostly to Mexico ($108M), Canada ($4.45M), China ($3.9M), Malaysia ($3.38M), and Germany ($2.81M), and were imported mostly from Chile ($896M), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($75.8M), Peru ($63.7M), Canada ($62.7M), and Zambia ($16.2M).

Growth In September 2024, the increase in Refined Copper's year-by-year exports was explained primarily by an increase in exports to Mexico ($28.5M or 87.6%), Spain ($632k or 1.83k%), and Canada ($585k or 4.21%). In September 2024, the increase in Refined Copper's year-by-year imports was explained primarily by an increase in imports from Canada ($14.4M or 13.7%), Israel ($3.72M or 1.06k%), and Germany ($2.91M or 243%).

Subnational Monthly Trade

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EXPORT GROWTH (September 2023 - September 2024)$42.6M(52.4%)
IMPORT GROWTH (September 2023 - September 2024)$612M(119%)
MAIN EXPORTER (September 2024)Texas$147M
MAIN DESTINATION (September 2024)Mexico$108M

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2022)$821M
IMPORTS (2022)$6.16B
NET TRADE (2022)-$5.34B

In 2022, United States exported $821M in Refined Copper. The main destinations of United States exports on Refined Copper were Mexico ($510M), Canada ($206M), China ($25.1M), United Kingdom ($16M), and Netherlands ($14.4M).

In 2022, United States imported $6.16B in Refined Copper, mainly from Chile ($3.61B), Canada ($1.17B), Mexico ($689M), Peru ($467M), and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($89.6M).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Refined Copper EXPORT MARKETS FOR United States WERE (2021 - 2022):
United Kingdom$14.8M (1.17k%)
Netherlands$10.3M (256%)
Spain$3.12M (1.49k%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Refined Copper BY United States WERE (2021 - 2022):
Mexico-$783M (-60.5%)
Canada-$47.9M (-18.8%)
South Korea-$18.8M (-63.9%)
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Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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In 2022, United States's main exporting competitors in Refined Copper were:
Chile $18.4B
Democratic Republic of the Congo $16.3B
Russia $6.58B
In 2022, United States's main importing competitors in Refined Copper were:
China $34.7B
Germany $5.77B

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Trade Value of Refined Copper by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $49.1M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALCanada+ $166M

Refined Copper’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $49.1M.   Refined Copper’s highest import potential is Canada with an import gap of $166M.

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