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Sudan: Market for Copper Ores And Concentrates 2025

Market Size for Copper Ores And Concentrates in Sudan

The Sudanese copper ores and concentrates market soared to $X in 2021, growing by 177% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw buoyant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Copper Ores And Concentrates in Sudan

In value terms, copper ores and concentrates production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 886%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Copper Ores And Concentrates

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, shipments abroad of copper ores and concentrates decreased by -84.1% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 333%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, copper ores and concentrates exports fell markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 501%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for copper ores and concentrates exports from Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at +19.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the key foreign market for copper ores and concentrates exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to +13.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average copper ores and concentrates export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -4.7% per year.

Imports of Copper Ores And Concentrates

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, copper ores and concentrates imports into Sudan fell dramatically to X kg, with a decrease of -76.8% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 362%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, copper ores and concentrates imports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 100% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main supplier of copper ores and concentrates to Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of copper ores and concentrates to Sudan.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average copper ores and concentrates import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 96% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2014 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Egypt amounted to -47.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for copper ores and concentrates in the world?

Kazakhstan remains the largest copper ores and concentrates consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 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.

What are the largest producers of copper ores and concentrates in the world?

Kazakhstan remains the largest copper ores and concentrates producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 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.

What are the leading suppliers of copper ores and concentrates to Sudan?

In value terms, Egypt constituted the largest supplier of copper ores and concentrates to Sudan.

What are the leading importers of copper ores and concentrates from Sudan?

In value terms, China remains the key foreign market for copper ores and concentrates exports from Sudan.

What is the average export price for copper ores and concentrates in Sudan?

In 2021, the average copper ores and concentrates export price amounted to $5,311 per ton, leveling off at the previous year.

What is the average import price for copper ores and concentrates in Sudan?

In 2017, the average copper ores and concentrates import price amounted to $1,196 per ton, waning by -56.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for copper ores and concentrates in Sudan. 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:

Sudan

Data coverage:

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

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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. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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. 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. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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