Price for Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Tunisia - 2022

Price for Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Tunisia (CIF) - 2022

In December 2022, the average import price for copper plates, sheets and strips amounted to $7,014 per ton, which is down by -11.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in October 2022 an increase of 61% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $12,079 per ton in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to December 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($22,934 per ton), while the price for Italy ($2,037 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Tunisia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for copper plates, sheets and strips amounted to $26,841 per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 83% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Italy ($64,100 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($8,671 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 Italy (+27.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Tunisia

In 2022, purchases abroad of copper plates, sheets and strips decreased by -9.1% to 496 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.4% 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 +34.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 37%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 546 tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, copper plates, sheets and strip imports contracted to $5.3M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +19.6% 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 +71.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year.

Import of Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Tunisia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Italy	1,401	1,865	2,277	2,457	20.6%
France	486	1,479	1,732	1,633	49.8%
Turkey	652	796	1,133	509	-7.9%
Germany	196	104	180	211	2.5%
India	42.5	6.3	13.5	105	35.2%
Egypt	68.8	80.8	101	80.2	5.2%
Others	278	321	410	349	7.9%
Total	3,125	4,654	5,846	5,344	19.6%

Top Suppliers of Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip to Tunisia in 2022:

Italy (346.8 tons)
France (71.1 tons)
Turkey (37.2 tons)
Germany (10.5 tons)
India (7.5 tons)
Egypt (6.1 tons)

Exports of Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Tunisia

In 2022, approx. 339 kg of copper plates, sheets and strips were exported from Tunisia; falling by -45.9% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The smallest decline of -14.2% was in 2020.

In value terms, copper plates, sheets and strip exports declined notably to $9.1K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 57%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $21K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Tunisia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	0.8	9.5	4.9	3.6	65.1%
Italy	0.2	4.2	3.0	2.6	135.1%
Turkey	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.7	0%
France	0.6	1.6	4.2	0.7	5.3%
Algeria	0.1	1.0	0.2	0.3	44.2%
Libya	0.1	1.0	0.5	0.2	26.0%
Senegal	N/A	2.2	N/A	N/A	0%
Pakistan	N/A	1.6	N/A	N/A	0%
Bahrain	11.8	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	N/A	0.1	2.3	N/A	2200.0%
Total	13.5	21.3	15.2	9.1	-12.3%