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Top 10 African countries that heavily depend on mining exports

Simon Osuji by Simon Osuji
December 5, 2024
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Over-reliance on exports of these resources for revenue often leaves countries vulnerable to economic instability when production declines or global prices fall.

This phenomenon is particularly evident in Africa, where limited industrialization and widespread power deficits have hindered the growth of manufacturing and other productive sectors.

Over-reliance on mineral exports leaves countries vulnerable to economic instability

As a result, many nations increasingly depend on mining and exporting raw minerals as a primary source of revenue, exposing them to the risks of market volatility and resource dependency.

Minerals such as diamond, lithium, and gold have become pivotal revenue sources for many African nations.

According to a Policy Center report published by Professor Landry Signé, out of Africa’s 54 nations, 42 are categorized as resource-dependent. Among these, 18 rely on non-fuel minerals, 10 on energy or fuel exports, and the remainder on agricultural exports.

Mineral resources significantly contribute to fiscal revenues across these economies.

Interestingly, African countries dominate seven spots in the global top 10 rankings.

Out of Africa's 54 nations, 42 are categorized as resource-dependent

This heavy reliance on mineral rents has made these economies susceptible to external shocks, often leading to economic disruptions and stunted development.

The AfDB report further highlights that while Africa is endowed with abundant natural resources, this wealth has not consistently translated into sustainable economic growth.

Factors such as resource mismanagement, market volatility, and inadequate industrial diversification have hindered long-term economic benefits from these assets.

According to Visual Capitalist, key mineral exports like diamonds, gold, and copper are central to the economies of many resource-dependent African countries.

Using data sourced from The Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), an analysis based on 2019–2021 averages highlights countries where mining exports—including minerals, ores, and metals—constitute over 50% of total exports.

The table below shows African countries that rely heavily on mineral exports;

S/N Country % Exports Mineral

1

Botswana

92%

💎 Diamonds

2

Guinea

87%

🏅 Gold

3

Mali

85%

🏅 Gold

4

Burkina Faso

84%

🏅 Gold

5

Zambia

79%

🪨 Copper

6

DRC

77%

🪨 Copper

7

Mauritania

66%

🏅 Gold

8

Namibia

61%

💎 Diamonds

9

Sierra Leone

57%

♠️Iron Ore

10

Zimbabwe

56%

🏅 Gold

Botswana, the leading global producer of uncut diamonds, stands as the most mineral-dependent nation worldwide, with mining accounting for about 90% of its total exports.

Within this sector, diamonds alone make up a staggering 80% of all export earnings.

Other African countries also rely heavily on specific minerals for their export revenues. Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Zimbabwe primarily export gold.

Meanwhile, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) focus on copper as their major export commodity, while Sierra Leone depends largely on iron ore.

This heavy reliance underscores the crucial role mining plays in these economies.

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