Price for Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in Ireland - 2023

Contents:

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

Price for Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in Ireland (CIF) - 2022

The average copper oxides and hydroxides import price stood at $22,028 per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 144%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($22,579 per ton), while the price for Australia stood at $13,435 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in Ireland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average copper oxides and hydroxides export price amounted to $34,200 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 45%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $74,625 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($45,286 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($2,000 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 the United States (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in Ireland

In 2022, purchases abroad of copper oxides and hydroxideses decreased by 0% to 15 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 111%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, copper oxides and hydroxides imports stood at $328K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Copper Oxides and Hydroxides to Ireland in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (13.9 tons)
2. Australia (0.9 tons)

Exports of Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in Ireland

In 2022, overseas shipments of copper oxides and hydroxideses decreased by 0% to 10 kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 328 kg. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, copper oxides and hydroxides exports totaled $342 in 2022. Overall, exports saw a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $13K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Copper Oxides and Hydroxides from Ireland in 2022:

1. Spain (7.0 kg)
2. France (2.0 kg)
3. Germany (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform