Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin. In 2023, Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin were the world's 203rd most traded product, with a total trade of $16.1B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin decreased by -9.57%, from $17.8B to $16.1B. Trade in Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin represent 0.071% of total world trade.
Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin are a part of Raw Copper.
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin were Zambia ($6.95B), Chile ($2.16B), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($1.41B), Bulgaria ($1.03B), and Sweden ($997M).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin were China ($6.13B), Switzerland ($3.15B), India ($2.05B), Belgium ($1.73B), and Canada ($1.28B).
Ranking Unrefined copper, copper anodes, electrolytic refinin ranks 4593rd 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.