2022
Exports
$618MWorld Rnk 23 / 110
Flag Rnk 24 / 1100
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Copper Ore
-1.94Rnk 995 / 1025
2022
Imports
$361kWorld Rnk 50 / 117
Flag Rnk 1058 / 1197
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Saudi Arabia
0.78Rnk 35 / 133

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Exports In 2022, Saudi Arabia exported $618M in Copper Ore, making it the 23rd largest exporter of Copper Ore in the world. At the same year, Copper Ore was the 24th most exported product in Saudi Arabia. The main destination of Copper Ore exports from Saudi Arabia are: China ($511M), Malaysia ($62.9M), Japan ($41.8M), South Korea ($1.57M), and Netherlands ($1.01k).

The fastest growing export markets for Copper Ore of Saudi Arabia between 2021 and 2022 were Malaysia ($24.2M), China ($9.76M), and South Korea ($1.57M).

Imports In 2022, Saudi Arabia imported $361k in Copper Ore, becoming the 50th largest importer of Copper Ore in the world. At the same year, Copper Ore was the 1058th most imported product in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia imports Copper Ore primarily from: United Arab Emirates ($359k) and Netherlands ($1.52k).

The fastest growing import markets in Copper Ore for Saudi Arabia between 2021 and 2022 were United Arab Emirates ($152k) and Netherlands ($1.52k).

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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 (2022)$618M
IMPORTS (2022)$361k
NET TRADE (2022)$617M

In 2022, Saudi Arabia exported $618M in Copper Ore. The main destinations of Saudi Arabia exports on Copper Ore were China ($511M), Malaysia ($62.9M), Japan ($41.8M), South Korea ($1.57M), and Netherlands ($1.01k).

In 2022, Saudi Arabia imported $361k in Copper Ore, mainly from United Arab Emirates ($359k) and Netherlands ($1.52k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Copper Ore EXPORT MARKETS FOR Saudi Arabia WERE (2021 - 2022):
Malaysia$24.2M (62.5%)
China$9.76M (1.95%)
South Korea$1.57M (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Copper Ore BY Saudi Arabia WERE (2021 - 2022):
India-$112M (-100%)
Japan-$33.3M (-44.4%)
Canada-$4.17M (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

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In 2022, Saudi Arabia's main exporting competitors in Copper Ore were:
Chile $22.8B
Peru $13.5B
In 2022, Saudi Arabia's main importing competitors in Copper Ore were:
China $50.5B
Japan $12.4B

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Trade Value of Copper Ore by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $160M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALUnited Arab Emirates+ $125k

Copper Ore’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $160M.   Copper Ore’s highest import potential is United Arab Emirates with an import gap of $125k.

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