Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in Ireland - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in Ireland (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in Ireland (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Copper; Powders and Flakes in Ireland
4. Exports of Copper; Powders and Flakes in Ireland

Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in Ireland (CIF) - 2022

The average copper; powders and flakes import price stood at $25,539 per ton in 2022, growing by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 346% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($30,920 per ton) and Canada ($26,502 per ton), while the price for Germany ($20,994 per ton) and the UK ($24,200 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+36.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in Ireland (FOB) - 2022

The average copper; powders and flakes export price stood at $37,440 per ton in 2022, reducing by -4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 41%. The export price peaked at $43,776 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +4.0% per year.

Imports of Copper; Powders and Flakes in Ireland

In 2022, the amount of copper; powders and flakeses imported into Ireland declined to 4.6 tons, falling by -11% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 61%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 5.2 tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, copper; powders and flakes imports totaled $118K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +69.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 64%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Copper; Powders and Flakes to Ireland in 2022:

1. Canada (2835.0 kg)
2. United Kingdom (1321.0 kg)
3. Germany (332.0 kg)
4. United States (112.0 kg)

Exports of Copper; Powders and Flakes in Ireland

In 2022, copper; powders and flakes exports from Ireland stood at 2.4 tons, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 20%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, copper; powders and flakes exports contracted to $90K in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +51.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $94K, and then reduced in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Copper; Powders and Flakes from Ireland in 2022:

1. Germany (2.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform