Price for Copper; Copper-Zinc Base Alloys (Brass) Unwrought in Malaysia - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Copper; Copper-Zinc Base Alloys (Brass) Unwrought in Malaysia (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Copper; Copper-Zinc Base Alloys (Brass) Unwrought in Malaysia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Copper; Copper-Zinc Base Alloys (Brass) Unwrought in Malaysia
4. Exports of Copper; Copper-Zinc Base Alloys (Brass) Unwrought in Malaysia

Price for Copper; Copper-Zinc Base Alloys (Brass) Unwrought in Malaysia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for copper; copper-zinc base alloys (brass) unwroughts amounted to $5,947 per ton, with a decrease of -9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $8,036 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($11,826 per ton), while the price for Greece ($955 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Copper; Copper-Zinc Base Alloys (Brass) Unwrought in Malaysia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for copper; copper-zinc base alloys (brass) unwroughts stood at $2,210 per ton in 2022, waning by -78.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 127%. The export price peaked at $10,475 per ton in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($8,596 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($1,148 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+20.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Copper; Copper-Zinc Base Alloys (Brass) Unwrought in Malaysia

In 2022, purchases abroad of copper; copper-zinc base alloys (brass) unwroughts decreased by -13.4% to 1.2K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 0.9%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.6K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of copper; copper-zinc base alloys (brass) unwroughts dropped significantly to $7M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Copper; Copper-Zinc Base Alloys (Brass) Unwrought to Malaysia in 2022:

1. Japan (245.2 tons)
2. Australia (148.7 tons)
3. South Korea (55.6 tons)
4. Greece (25.5 tons)
5. China (20.8 tons)
6. United States (18.8 tons)
7. United Kingdom (8.7 tons)
8. Singapore (3.5 tons)
9. India (2.3 tons)

Exports of Copper; Copper-Zinc Base Alloys (Brass) Unwrought in Malaysia

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of copper; copper-zinc base alloys (brass) unwroughts increased by 1,637% to 46 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a sharp downturn.

In value terms, exports of copper; copper-zinc base alloys (brass) unwroughts surged to $101K in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a dramatic shrinkage.

Top Export Markets for Copper; Copper-Zinc Base Alloys (Brass) Unwrought from Malaysia in 2022:

1. Indonesia (11.5 tons)
2. Singapore (3.3 tons)
3. India (1.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform