2022
Exports
$16.3BWorld Rnk 2 / 140
Flag Rnk 1 / 790
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Refined Copper
-1.43Rnk 938 / 1025
2022
Imports
$2.12MWorld Rnk 80 / 184
Flag Rnk 436 / 1169
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Democratic Republic of the Congo
-1.81Rnk 130 / 133

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Exports In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo exported $16.3B in Refined Copper, making it the 2nd largest exporter of Refined Copper in the world. At the same year, Refined Copper was the 1st most exported product in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The main destination of Refined Copper exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo are: China ($6.72B), Tanzania ($1.17B), Singapore ($1.1B), Hong Kong ($1.06B), and United Arab Emirates ($1.02B).

The fastest growing export markets for Refined Copper of Democratic Republic of the Congo between 2021 and 2022 were China ($865M), Hong Kong ($473M), and Mozambique ($454M).

Imports In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo imported $2.12M in Refined Copper, becoming the 80th largest importer of Refined Copper in the world. At the same year, Refined Copper was the 436th most imported product in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports Refined Copper primarily from: China ($1.85M), South Africa ($209k), Spain ($45.9k), India ($9.8k), and Belgium ($7.07k).

The fastest growing import markets in Refined Copper for Democratic Republic of the Congo between 2021 and 2022 were China ($1.68M), South Africa ($194k), and Spain ($45.9k).

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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)$16.3B
IMPORTS (2022)$2.12M
NET TRADE (2022)$16.3B

In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo exported $16.3B in Refined Copper. The main destinations of Democratic Republic of the Congo exports on Refined Copper were China ($6.72B), Tanzania ($1.17B), Singapore ($1.1B), Hong Kong ($1.06B), and United Arab Emirates ($1.02B).

In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo imported $2.12M in Refined Copper, mainly from China ($1.85M), South Africa ($209k), Spain ($45.9k), India ($9.8k), and Belgium ($7.07k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Refined Copper EXPORT MARKETS FOR Democratic Republic of the Congo WERE (2021 - 2022):
China$865M (14.8%)
Hong Kong$473M (80.3%)
Mozambique$454M (99.8%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Refined Copper BY Democratic Republic of the Congo WERE (2021 - 2022):
Tanzania-$646M (-35.7%)
Saudi Arabia-$584M (-100%)
South Africa-$318M (-75.1%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

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In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo's main exporting competitors in Refined Copper were:
Chile $18.4B
Russia $6.58B
In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo's main importing competitors in Refined Copper were:

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Trade Value of Refined Copper by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $508M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALSouth Africa+ $61.5k

Refined Copper’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $508M.   Refined Copper’s highest import potential is South Africa with an import gap of $61.5k.

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