Copper; Master Alloys Price in Uruguay - 2021

Copper; Master Alloys Price in Uruguay (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average copper; master alloys import price amounted to $15,890 per ton, jumping by 59% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, copper; master alloys import price increased by +71.8% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to -0.6% per year.

Copper; Master Alloys Imports in Uruguay

In 2022, the amount of copper; master alloyses imported into Uruguay shrank notably to 1 tons, which is down by -20% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year.

In value terms, copper; master alloys imports skyrocketed to $16K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +21.2% 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 +78.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.