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Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin

740200 (Harmonized System 1992 for 6-digit)

2022
World Trade $17.4BRnk 197 / 4648
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $6.6B | $6.42BZambia | China
2022
Product Complexity -2.51Rnk 4611 / 4653
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) 15.8%Rnk 1056 / 4648
2022
Share of World Trade 0.073%Rnk 197 / 4648

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin. In 2022, Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin were the world's 197th most traded product, with a total trade of $17.4B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin grew by 15.8%, from $15B to $17.4B. Trade in Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin represent 0.073% of total world trade.

Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin are a part of Raw Copper.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin  were Zambia ($6.6B), Chile ($2.97B), Bulgaria ($1.43B), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($1.37B), and Tanzania ($1.31B).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin were China ($6.42B), Switzerland ($3.22B), India ($2.06B), Canada ($1.3B), and Belgium ($1.08B).

Ranking Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin ranks 4611th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Unrefined copper is sold in bars and is used in the manufacture of wire, cable, and pipes. Copper anodes are used in the purification of steel during the process of steel making. Electrolytic refining is the process of refining copper from other metals by passing an electric current through a solution of copper sulfate.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2022)Zambia$6.6B
Top Destination (2022)China$6.42B

In 2022 Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin were the world's 197th most traded product (out of 4,648).

In 2022, the top exporters of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin were Zambia ($6.6B), Chile ($2.97B), Bulgaria ($1.43B), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($1.37B), and Tanzania ($1.31B).

In 2022, the top importers of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin were China ($6.42B), Switzerland ($3.22B), India ($2.06B), Canada ($1.3B), and Belgium ($1.08B).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)Democratic Republic of the Congo$910M
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)China$1.53B

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin grew the fastest in Democratic Republic of the Congo ($910M), Zambia ($841M), Tanzania ($482M), Bulgaria ($431M), and Chile ($424M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin were China ($1.53B), Pitcairn Islands ($918M), Germany ($594M), Canada ($558M), and Switzerland ($383M).

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Exporters of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin (2021 - 2022)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.17. This means that most of the exports of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin are explained by 9 countries.

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Value of Exports in Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)Zambia$6.6B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)China$6.41B

This map shows which countries export or import more of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin were Zambia ($6.6B), Chile ($2.97B), Bulgaria ($1.42B), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($1.37B), and Tanzania ($1.31B).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin were China ($6.41B), Switzerland ($3.22B), India ($1.98B), Canada ($1.3B), and Belgium ($1.06B).

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

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