Copper is a vital metal critical across various industries, including electronics, construction, and renewable energy. In response to the surging global demand, copper manufacturers are ramping up production. This report definitively outlines the leading exporters of copper worldwide.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the largest copper exporting country, boasting an impressive export value of nearly 20.5 billion U.S. dollars. Chile, once the top exporter, is now in second place, with its exports amounting to 20 billion U.S. dollars.
Major copper exporting countries, 2025
| Rank | Country | Export (in billion U.S. dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 20.49 |
| 2 | Chile | 20.07 |
| 3 | Germany | 15.10 |
| 4 | China | 14.04 |
| 5 | Japan | 13.37 |
| 6 | United States | 12.22 |
| 7 | Zambia | 7.59 |
| 8 | Italy | 5.94 |
| 9 | Poland | 5.84 |
| 10 | South Korea | 5.77 |
| 11 | Russia | 5.24 |
| 12 | Belgium | 5.07 |
| 13 | Canada | 4.88 |
| 14 | Bulgaria | 4.72 |
| 15 | Taiwan | 4.57 |
| 16 | Australia | 4.42 |
| 17 | Spain | 4.40 |
| 18 | France | 4.23 |
| 19 | Kazakhstan | 4.21 |
| 20 | Sweden | 3.90 |
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