How much copper does Russia produce and export?
Russia is the 5th largest producer of copper: 1.3 million tonnes in 2025, 5.7% of the world's 23 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $1.5 billion in 2024, 1.4% of world exports of copper ores and concentrates (HS 2603) (CEPII BACI).
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Russia's copper production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1.3 million tonnes | 5.7% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Russia's copper exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.5 billion | 1.4% | 488,478 t | $3,121 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2603 (Copper ores and concentrates).
The copper price Russia 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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