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Exports In 2022, Australia exported $4.89B in Copper ores and concentrates, making it the 4th largest exporter of Copper ores and concentrates in the world. At the same year, Copper ores and concentrates was the 12th most exported product in Australia. The main destination of Copper ores and concentrates exports from Australia are: Japan ($2.21B), South Korea ($1.04B), Philippines ($633M), India ($392M), and Chinese Taipei ($257M).

The fastest growing export markets for Copper ores and concentrates of Australia between 2021 and 2022 were Philippines ($611M), Japan ($53M), and Sweden ($19.9M).

Imports In 2022, Australia imported $167k in Copper ores and concentrates, becoming the 53rd largest importer of Copper ores and concentrates in the world. At the same year, Copper ores and concentrates was the 3972nd most imported product in Australia. Australia imports Copper ores and concentrates primarily from: Malaysia ($147k), United States ($6.78k), United Kingdom ($6.14k), Zambia ($2.99k), and Canada ($1.57k).

The fastest growing import markets in Copper ores and concentrates for Australia between 2021 and 2022 were Malaysia ($147k), United Kingdom ($6.14k), and United States ($5.17k).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as JBS Foods (1.65k), Pernod Ricard (574), and Volvo (230) were at the forefront of shipping Copper ores and concentrates from Australia to the United States.

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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)$4.89B
IMPORTS (2022)$167k
NET TRADE (2022)$4.89B

In 2022, Australia exported $4.89B in Copper ores and concentrates. The main destinations of Australia exports on Copper ores and concentrates were Japan ($2.21B), South Korea ($1.04B), Philippines ($633M), India ($392M), and Chinese Taipei ($257M).

In 2022, Australia imported $167k in Copper ores and concentrates, mainly from Malaysia ($147k), United States ($6.78k), United Kingdom ($6.14k), Zambia ($2.99k), and Canada ($1.57k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Copper ores and concentrates EXPORT MARKETS FOR Australia WERE (2021 - 2022):
Philippines$611M (2.79k%)
Japan$53M (2.46%)
Sweden$19.9M (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Copper ores and concentrates BY Australia WERE (2021 - 2022):
India-$284M (-42%)
Germany-$162M (-76.8%)
Bulgaria-$61.9M (-77.1%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

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In 2022, Australia's main exporting competitors in Copper ores and concentrates were:
Chile $22.8B
Peru $13.5B
In 2022, Australia's main importing competitors in Copper ores and concentrates were:
China $50.5B
Japan $12.4B

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Trade Value of Copper ores and concentrates by Exporters

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