Australia - Copper Ores And Concentrates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Price for Copper Ores and Concentrates in Australia - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Copper Ores and Concentrates in Australia (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Copper Ores and Concentrates in Australia (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Copper Ores and Concentrates in Australia
  4. Imports of Copper Ores and Concentrates in Australia

Price for Copper Ores and Concentrates in Australia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average copper ores and concentrates export price amounted to $3,167 per ton, with a decrease of -9.6% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, copper ores and concentrates export price increased by +69.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $3,505 per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($6,680 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($2,065 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Copper Ores and Concentrates in Australia (CIF) - 2022

The average copper ores and concentrates import price stood at $2,585 per ton in 2022, reducing by -22.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 15,267%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $65,572 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($2,730 per ton), while the price for Peru totaled $2,261 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+16.8%).

Exports of Copper Ores and Concentrates in Australia

Copper ores and concentrates exports from Australia expanded to 1.7M tons in 2022, growing by 1.8% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year.

In value terms, copper ores and concentrates exports fell to $5.3B in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +65.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 80%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $5.8B, and then fell in the following year.

Export of Copper Ores and Concentrates in Australia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China1,5861,3911,0661,8194.7%
Japan1,4367177401,263-4.2%
South Korea25548456195855.5%
India36026347380830.9%
Philippines331136138246-9.4%
Taiwan (Chinese)21810877.3161-9.6%
Others1261102,72363.0-20.6%
Total4,3103,2085,7795,3187.3%

Top Export Markets for Copper Ores and Concentrates from Australia in 2022:

  1. China (881.1K tons)
  2. Japan (287.1K tons)
  3. South Korea (271.0K tons)
  4. India (121.0K tons)
  5. Philippines (62.8K tons)
  6. Taiwan (Chinese) (39.1K tons)

Imports of Copper Ores and Concentrates in Australia

In 2022, the amount of copper ores and concentrates imported into Australia shrank significantly to 17 tons, waning by 99.9% on the year before. In general, imports recorded a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 116% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 65K tons, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, copper ores and concentrates imports shrank remarkably to $44K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 425%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $218M, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Import of Copper Ores and Concentrates in Australia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
PeruN/A11.838.6N/A227.1%
Chile59.129.7104N/A32.7%
South AfricaN/AN/A27.0N/A0%
OthersN/AN/A47.8N/A0%
Total59.141.4218N/A92.1%

Top Suppliers of Copper Ores and Concentrates to Australia in 2022:

  1. Chile (11.8 tons)
  2. Peru (5.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  • Per Capita consumption
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  • Export and import prices
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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