2022
Exports
$6.6BWorld Rnk 1 / 102
Flag Rnk 1 / 996
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Raw Copper
-2.2Rnk 1006 / 1025
2022
Imports
$405kWorld Rnk 46 / 152
Flag Rnk 641 / 1167
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Zambia
-0.7Rnk 96 / 133

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Exports In 2022, Zambia exported $6.6B in Raw Copper, making it the 1st largest exporter of Raw Copper in the world. At the same year, Raw Copper was the 1st most exported product in Zambia. The main destination of Raw Copper exports from Zambia are: Switzerland ($3.19B), China ($1.95B), Pitcairn Islands ($918M), Canada ($397M), and Equatorial Guinea ($88.2M).

The fastest growing export markets for Raw Copper of Zambia between 2021 and 2022 were Pitcairn Islands ($918M), China ($465M), and Switzerland ($351M).

Imports In 2022, Zambia imported $405k in Raw Copper, becoming the 46th largest importer of Raw Copper in the world. At the same year, Raw Copper was the 641st most imported product in Zambia. Zambia imports Raw Copper primarily from: China ($392k) and South Africa ($13.1k).

The fastest growing import markets in Raw Copper for Zambia between 2021 and 2022 were China ($391k) and South Africa ($12.2k).

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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)$6.6B
IMPORTS (2022)$405k
NET TRADE (2022)$6.6B

In 2022, Zambia exported $6.6B in Raw Copper. The main destinations of Zambia exports on Raw Copper were Switzerland ($3.19B), China ($1.95B), Pitcairn Islands ($918M), Canada ($397M), and Equatorial Guinea ($88.2M).

In 2022, Zambia imported $405k in Raw Copper, mainly from China ($392k) and South Africa ($13.1k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Raw Copper EXPORT MARKETS FOR Zambia WERE (2021 - 2022):
China$465M (31.4%)
Switzerland$351M (12.4%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Raw Copper BY Zambia WERE (2021 - 2022):
Singapore-$1.1B (-100%)
Luxembourg-$136M (-100%)
Hong Kong-$54.6M (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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In 2022, Zambia's main exporting competitors in Raw Copper were:
Chile $2.97B
In 2022, Zambia's main importing competitors in Raw Copper were:
China $6.42B
India $2.06B

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Trade Value of Raw Copper by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALGermany+ $21.5M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALSouth Africa+ $30.1k

Raw Copper’s highest export potential is Germany. With an export gap of $21.5M.   Raw Copper’s highest import potential is South Africa with an import gap of $30.1k.

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