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Puerto Rico: Market for Copper Ores And Concentrates 2025

Exports of Copper Ores And Concentrates

Exports by Country

In 2021, Peru (X tons), distantly followed by Chile (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Australia (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Panama (X tons) were the main exporters of copper ores and concentrates, together mixing up 57% of total exports. Mongolia (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Spain (X tons), Russia (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Canada (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Peru increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Panama (+811.8%), South Korea (+50.7%), Russia (+34.1%), Mexico (+11.6%), Mongolia (+10.8%), Indonesia (+7.9%), Brazil (+6.4%), Chile (+4.3%), Canada (+3.5%), Kazakhstan (+3.4%) and Spain (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Panama emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +811.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Australia (-2.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Panama, Mongolia, Mexico, Russia and South Korea increased by +4.5, +4.4, +1.9, +1.9 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Peru ($X) and Australia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 54% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Panama, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea and Spain, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Among the main exporting countries, Panama, with a CAGR of +1,062.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Copper Ores And Concentrates

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the key importer of copper ores and concentrates, committing 60% of total imports. Japan (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by South Korea (X tons). All these countries together took near 18% share of total imports. The following importers - Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), India (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) - together made up 10% of total imports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the copper ores and concentrates imports, with a CAGR of +12.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, South Korea (+2.5%) and Bulgaria (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Japan and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Spain (-3.1%) and India (-7.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+25 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while South Korea, Germany, Spain, India and Japan saw its share reduced by -2%, -2.5%, -3.8%, -6.1% and -9.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported copper ores and concentrates into Puerto Rico, comprising 59% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 14% share of global imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +14.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+1.4% per year) and South Korea (+3.1% per year).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of copper ores and concentrates consumption was Kazakhstan, accounting for 54% of total volume. Moreover, copper ores and concentrates consumption in Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, threefold. Chile ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5% share.
Kazakhstan constituted the country with the largest volume of copper ores and concentrates production, accounting for 61% of total volume. Moreover, copper ores and concentrates production in Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Chile, eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Peru, with a 7.4% share.
In value terms, China constitutes the largest market for imported copper ores and concentrates into Puerto Rico, comprising 49% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan, with a 19% share of global imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 5.5% share.
In value terms, Peru, Chile and Brazil were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 44% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Mexico, Australia, Canada, Indonesia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Russia, Zambia, Spain and Armenia, which together accounted for a further 33%.
The export price in Puerto Rico stood at $less than 0.1 per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.
The import price in Puerto Rico stood at $less than 0.1 per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for copper ores and concentrates in Puerto Rico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 07291100 - Copper ores and concentrates

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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