Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in Sudan - 2022

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

The average copper; powders and flakes import price stood at $11,580 per ton in 2022, rising by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 162% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $12,482 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +13.5% per year.

Imports of Copper; Powders and Flakes in Sudan

In 2022, purchases abroad of copper; powders and flakeses decreased by 0% to 6 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports saw measured growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, copper; powders and flakes imports expanded significantly to $69K in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed strong growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.