How much copper does Indonesia produce and export?
Indonesia is the nullth largest producer of copper: 710,000 tonnes in 2025, 3.1% of the world's 23 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $8.4 billion in 2024, 8% of world exports of copper ores and concentrates (HS 2603) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 29% of its copper exports by value.
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Indonesia's copper production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 710,000 tonnes | 3.1% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Indonesia's copper exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $8.4 billion | 8% | 2.5 million t | $3,406 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2603 (Copper ores and concentrates).
Where Indonesia's copper goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Indonesia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5B | 29% |
| Japan | $2.2B | 26% |
| India | $1.1B | 13% |
| South Korea | $1.1B | 13% |
| Spain | $540M | 6.4% |
The copper price Indonesia sells into
The benchmark price, LME cash, grade A cathode, was $14,474/t in September 2026, up 45% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 16% a year, calmer in 23% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Copper price history.
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