Worldwide exports of copper ore and concentrates reached US$120.2 billion in 2025.

Compared with US$88.7 billion in 2021, the total value of globally traded copper ore increased by 35.5% over the five-year period.

On a year-over-year basis, copper ore exports expanded by 17.7%, rising from US$102.1 billion in 2024.

The world's leading copper ore exporters in 2025 were Chile, Peru, Mongolia, Brazil, and Indonesia. Together, these five suppliers accounted for approximately 63.2% of total global copper ore export revenues.

Copper remains one of the most important industrial metals due to its excellent conductivity, flexibility, and corrosion resistance. It is widely used in electrical wiring, power systems, motors, electronics, renewable energy infrastructure, and construction materials. Although copper dominates most wiring applications, aluminum is often preferred for long-distance overhead power transmission because of its lighter weight.

From a regional perspective, Latin America (excluding Mexico but including the Caribbean) dominated global copper ore exports, contributing 56.6% of worldwide shipments. Asia ranked second with 16.1%, followed by North America at 10.1%.

Other regions contributed smaller shares, including Europe (6.8%), Oceania (5.6%), led by Australia and Papua New Guinea, and Africa (4.8%).

For trade classification purposes, copper ores and concentrates are identified under HS Code 2603.

Leading Copper Ore Exporters in 2025

The following countries recorded the highest export values for copper ore during 2025:

1. Chile: US$34.8 billion (28.9% of global exports)

2. Peru: US$25.5 billion (21.2%)

3. Mongolia: US$5.8 billion (4.8%)

4. Brazil: US$5 billion (4.2%)

5. Indonesia: US$4.9 billion (4.1%)

6. Australia: US$4.8 billion (4%)

7. Canada: US$4.5 billion (3.7%)

8. Mexico: US$4.1 billion (3.4%)

9. United States: US$3.5 billion (2.9%)

10. Russia: US$3.4 billion (2.8%)

11. Kazakhstan: US$2.9 billion (2.4%)

12. Democratic Republic of the Congo: US$2.8 billion (2.3%)

13. Papua New Guinea: US$1.9 billion (1.6%)

14. Ecuador: US$1.7 billion (1.4%)

15. Serbia: US$1.5 billion (1.3%)

16. Spain: US$1.4 billion (1.2%)

17. Botswana: US$990.3 million (0.8%)

18. Philippines: US$885.4 million (0.7%)

19. Taiwan: US$859.2 million (0.7%)

20. Malaysia: US$816.8 million (0.7%)

21. Türkiye: US$629.2 million (0.5%)

22. Armenia: US$577.1 million (0.5%)

23. Saudi Arabia: US$569.1 million (0.5%)

24. Eritrea: US$559.3 million (0.5%)

25. Bulgaria: US$548.5 million (0.5%)

Combined, these 25 countries were responsible for 95.7% of total global copper ore exports in 2025.

Among the major exporting nations, the strongest year-over-year growth from 2024 to 2025 was recorded by:

· Malaysia (+911.8%)

· Russia (+130.3%)

· Eritrea (+122.8%)

· Mongolia (+75%)

Meanwhile, several exporters experienced declining overseas sales, including:

· Indonesia (-38.6%)

· Philippines (-32.2%)

· Saudi Arabia (-18%)

· Kazakhstan (-9.7%)

· Serbia (-8.4%)

Major Copper Ore Exporting Companies

According to Tendata export data, the following companies ranked among the largest copper ore exporters in 2025: >>Find More Copper Ore Exporters via Tendata

1.CONTINENTAL GOLD LIMITED SUCURSAL COLOMBIA(15.08%, $443.66 Million)

2.KHOEMACAU COPPER MINING PROPRIETARY LIMITED(13.91%, $409.05 Million)

3.TSHUKUDU METALS BOTSWANA PROPRIETARY LIMITED(12.9%, $379.36 Million)

4.MANICA GROUP NAMIBIA PTY LTD(11.99%, $352.56 Million)

5.MINERA PANAMA S A(11.55%, $339.85 Million)

6.TONSE NATIONAL CO OPERATIVE LIMITED(6.3%, $185.25 Million)

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8.INTERLOGIX NAMIBIA PTY LTD(2.81%, $82.58 Million)

9.KAMOA CONNEXAFRICA(2.44%, $71.89 Million)

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These companies played a significant role in the international copper supply chain, supplying copper ore and concentrates that support industries ranging from electronics and power generation to construction, transportation, and renewable energy development worldwide.