Refined copper other forms exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zambia exported refined copper other forms worth $270.1 million (22.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 120 countries. Value rose 1160% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $416.6 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 | $270.1M | 22.9K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $78.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $68.1M | 176.6K t |
| 2017 | $416.6M | 59.4K t |
Where Zambia exports refined copper other forms to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $269.8M | 100% |
| United Arab Emirates | $303K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.81 per kg, 35% above the world average of $8.72. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 Zambia refined copper other forms exports (HS 7403.19): 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 7403.19: Copper: refined, unwrought, n.e.c. in item no. 7403.1.
Common questions
What is the value of refined copper other forms exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported refined copper other forms worth $270.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 120 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports.
Which countries buy refined copper other forms from Zambia?
China was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($269.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (0%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of refined copper other forms per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.81 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $8.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of refined copper other forms from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $416.6 million in 2017 to $270.1 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $416.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $108.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined copper other forms?
The HS code for refined copper other forms is subheading 7403.19. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7403 page.
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