Copper ingots exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of copper ingots by Tanzania reached $160.6 million in 2024 (17.3 thousand tonnes). That is 54% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $402.0 million.
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 | $160.6M | 17.3K t |
| 2023 | $347.8M | 44.2K t |
| 2022 | $402.0M | 46.8K t |
| 2021 | $229.9M | 24.2K t |
| 2020 | $110.0M | 16.4K t |
| 2019 | $70.6M | 11.6K t |
| 2018 | $155.9M | 23.3K t |
| 2017 | $96.6M | 15.3K t |
Where Tanzania exports copper ingots to
The largest buyer markets were Malaysia (43%), China (22%), Thailand (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $69.6M | 43% |
| China | $35.3M | 22% |
| Thailand | $27.1M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $12.9M | 8% |
| Singapore | $8.4M | 5.2% |
| Taiwan | $4.4M | 2.7% |
| Pakistan | $3.0M | 1.9% |
| India | $59K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $22K | 0% |
| Qatar | $16K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7403
| 7403.11 | Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes | 98% |
| 7403.19 | Refined copper other forms | 1.4% |
| 7403.21 | Brass ingots | 0.7% |
| 7403.22 | Bronze ingots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7403.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.30 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.
Copper ingots imports to Tanzania
Imports of copper ingots by Tanzania reached $8.3 million in 2024 (940 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Zambia accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+411% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $6.9M | 83% |
| DR Congo | $1.2M | 15% |
| South Africa | $170K | 2% |
| India | $39K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $7K | 0.1% |
| China | $2K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania exported copper ingots worth $160.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper ingots from Tanzania?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($69.6 million), followed by China (22%) and Thailand (17%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.30 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 Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $96.6 million in 2017 to $160.6 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $402.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $196.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import copper ingots?
Yes. Tanzania imported $8.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zambia, the DR Congo and South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $152.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper ingots?
The HS code for copper ingots is heading 7403. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7403.11 (98% of the value) and 7403.19 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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