Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in Slovakia - 2023

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average copper; powders and flakes export price amounted to $14,068 per ton, rising by 4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, copper; powders and flakes export price increased by +71.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 65% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($15,125 per ton) and Italy ($14,914 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($12,029 per ton) and the UK ($13,941 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average copper; powders and flakes import price stood at $10,746 per ton in 2022, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, copper; powders and flakes import price increased by +125.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($15,503 per ton), while the price for the UK ($2,500 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Copper; Powders and Flakes in Slovakia

In 2022, copper; powders and flakes exports from Slovakia dropped to 212 tons, with a decrease of -1.5% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 42%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 215 tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, copper; powders and flakes exports rose slightly to $3M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 134% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

1. United Kingdom (168.8 tons)
2. Italy (19.7 tons)
3. Spain (11.2 tons)
4. Germany (6.8 tons)

Imports of Copper; Powders and Flakes in Slovakia

Copper; powders and flakes imports into Slovakia totaled 324 tons in 2022, rising by 12% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, copper; powders and flakes imports soared to $3.5M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 153%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

1. United Kingdom (undefined tons)
2. Germany (152.0 tons)
3. Czech Republic (144.8 tons)
4. Italy (17.8 tons)
5. China (8.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform