Key Market Indicators
South African copper exports are expected to hit $840 million by 2026, up 1.6% year on year. This is a notable increase from the $762 million recorded in 2021, when South Africa was ranked 36th in the world. Greece was ahead of South Africa at the time. Germany, the US and Japan came in second, third and fourth respectively. South African copper imports are also expected to rise to $598 million by 2026, a 1.9% year on year increase. This is a jump from the $533 million recorded in 2021, when South Africa was 42nd in the world. Finland was ahead of South Africa at the time. Germany, the US and Italy ranked second, third and fourth respectively.
