2023
Exports
$2.83BWorld Rnk 8 / 147
Flag Rnk 2 / 946
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Refined Copper
-1.41Rnk 931 / 1025
2023
Imports
$1.06MWorld Rnk 86 / 184
Flag Rnk 483 / 1153
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Zambia
-0.65Rnk 94 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Zambia exported $2.83B in Refined Copper, making it the 8th largest exporter of Refined Copper in the world. At the same year, Refined Copper was the 2nd most exported product in Zambia. The main destination of Refined Copper exports from Zambia are: Switzerland ($1.02B), China ($533M), Singapore ($322M), Egypt ($143M), and India ($123M).

The fastest growing export markets for Refined Copper of Zambia between 2022 and 2023 were India ($113M), Kuwait ($56.8M), and Greece ($53.9M).

Imports In 2023, Zambia imported $1.06M in Refined Copper, becoming the 86th largest importer of Refined Copper in the world. At the same year, Refined Copper was the 483rd most imported product in Zambia. Zambia imports Refined Copper primarily from: Canada ($548k), China ($302k), South Africa ($200k), India ($14.9k), and Tanzania ($1).

The fastest growing import markets in Refined Copper for Zambia between 2022 and 2023 were Canada ($548k), China ($300k), and India ($13.8k).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$2.83B
IMPORTS (2023)$1.06M
NET TRADE (2023)$2.82B

In 2023, Zambia exported $2.83B in Refined Copper. The main destinations of Zambia exports on Refined Copper were Switzerland ($1.02B), China ($533M), Singapore ($322M), Egypt ($143M), and India ($123M).

In 2023, Zambia imported $1.06M in Refined Copper, mainly from Canada ($548k), China ($302k), South Africa ($200k), India ($14.9k), and Tanzania ($1).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Refined Copper EXPORT MARKETS FOR Zambia WERE (2022 - 2023):
India$113M (1.19k%)
Kuwait$56.8M (1%)
Greece$53.9M (157%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Refined Copper BY Zambia WERE (2022 - 2023):
China-$163M (-23.4%)
Egypt-$154M (-51.9%)
Switzerland-$93M (-8.36%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Zambia's main exporting competitors in Refined Copper were:
In 2023, Zambia's main importing competitors in Refined Copper were:

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Trade Value of Refined Copper by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $450M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALDemocratic Republic of the Congo+ $3.96M

Refined Copper’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $450M.   Refined Copper’s highest import potential is Democratic Republic of the Congo with an import gap of $3.96M.

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