Copper ingots exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of copper ingots by Mozambique reached $45.6 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 91% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 543% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $23.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 722 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 403 t |
| 2017 | $0K | 0 t |
Where Mozambique exports copper ingots to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 63% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $28.6M | 63% |
| Malaysia | $7.5M | 16% |
| Taiwan | $6.3M | 14% |
| China | $2.6M | 5.8% |
| Thailand | $563K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 7403
| 7403.11 | Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes | 99% |
| 7403.19 | Refined copper other forms | 0.7% |
| 7403.29 | Copper alloy ingots other | 0.1% |
| 7403.21 | Brass ingots | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7403.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.88 per kg, close to the world average of $9.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique copper ingots exports (HS 7403): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7403: Copper; refined and copper alloys, unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of copper ingots exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported copper ingots worth $45.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper ingots from Mozambique?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($28.6 million), followed by Malaysia (16%) and Taiwan (14%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 5 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of copper ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.88 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of copper ingots from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $45.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper ingots?
The HS code for copper ingots is heading 7403. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 7403.11 (99% of the value) and 7403.19 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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