Key Market Indicators
Sri Lanka's copper exports are expected to decline by 3% year-on-year on average, reaching $17 million by 2026. Since 1999, the supply has increased by 5.2% each year. In 2021, Sri Lanka ranked 79th with exports of $20 million, while Paraguay was ahead with $20 million. Germany, the US and Japan were the second, third and fourth respectively in this ranking. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's copper imports are expected to rise by 1.2% annually, reaching $121 million by 2026. Since 1999, the demand has increased by 4.3% annually. In 2021, Sri Lanka ranked 64th with imports of $113 million, while New Zealand was ahead with $113 million. Germany, the US and Italy were the second, third and fourth respectively in this ranking.
