Chile's Jan Copper Exports: 177.235 mt Total, 27,113 mt to China; 1,556,029 mt in Ore/Concentrates, 906,158 mt to China

Published: Feb 6, 2026 23:45

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According to data released by Chilean Customs, Chile's copper exports in January amounted to 177.235 mt, with exports to China totaling 27,113 mt during the same month. Chile's exports of copper ore and concentrates in January reached 1,556,029 mt, of which exports to China accounted for 906,158 mt.

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