🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia exports of copper ore: 2024 trade data
Exports of copper ore by Saudi Arabia reached $639.1 million in 2024 (283.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of copper ore by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $639.1M | 283.4K t |
| 2023 | $618.3M | 328.7K t |
| 2022 | $717.7M | 336.4K t |
| 2021 | $750.3M | 326.4K t |
| 2020 | $469.2M | 266.5K t |
| 2019 | $329.7M | 200.0K t |
| 2018 | $359.3M | 225.1K t |
| 2017 | $265.5M | 113.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports copper ore to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $621.9M | 97% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $13.2M | 2.1% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $4.0M | 0.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $26K | 0% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $4K | 0% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $2K | 0% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average export price of copper ore
The average declared value was about $2.26 per kg, close to the world average of $2.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saudi Arabia also imports copper ore
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported copper ore worth $1.8 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.3M | 74% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $268K | 15% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $196K | 11% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2603: Copper ores and concentrates.
Copper ore trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of copper ore imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported copper ore worth $1.8 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import copper ore from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Turkey (74%), Japan (15%), United States (11%).
What is the average import price of copper ore in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.42 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export copper ore?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported copper ore worth $639.1 million in 2024, mainly to China, Peru, Malaysia.
What is the HS code for copper ore?
Copper ore falls under HS heading 2603 (Copper ores and concentrates). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading copper ore with Saudi Arabia?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds Saudi Arabia trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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