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Question 33

Discuss the economic and developmental problems for Zambia of dependency on copper for a large proportion of its exports. Refer to Figure 2 in your answer.

Figure 2: Zambia's exports – relative share of main export categories (%), 2021

Zambia's export shares in 2021

Product Category	Share (%)
Copper and copper products	71%
Agricultural products (e.g., tobacco, sugar)	8%
Cobalt	6%
Gemstones	5%
Other products	10%

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Question 33

Discuss the economic and developmental problems for Zambia of dependency on copper for a large proportion of its exports. Refer to Figure 2 in your answer.

Figure 2: Zambia's exports – relative share of main export categories (%), 2021

Zambia's export shares in 2021

Product Category	Share (%)
Copper and copper products	71%
Agricultural products (e.g., tobacco, sugar)	8%
Cobalt	6%
Gemstones	5%
Other products	10%

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4.3 Emerging and developing economies

Question 33

Figure 2: Zambia's exports – relative share of main export categories (%), 2021

4.3 Emerging and developing economies Questions

4.3 Emerging and developing economies

Question 33

Figure 2: Zambia's exports – relative share of main export categories (%), 2021

4.3 Emerging and developing economies Questions