Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Copper; Powders and Flakes in Switzerland
4. Exports of Copper; Powders and Flakes in Switzerland

Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023

The average copper; powders and flakes import price stood at $18,092 per ton in August 2023, waning by -44.9% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 an increase of 93% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $32,847 per ton in July 2023, and then dropped notably in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($25,416 per ton), while the price for Germany ($15,923 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, the average copper; powders and flakes export price amounted to $18,643 per ton, increasing by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $19,764 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($32,653 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($16,808 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 Thailand (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Copper; Powders and Flakes in Switzerland

In 2022, approx. 175 tons of copper; powders and flakeses were imported into Switzerland; waning by -2.6% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year.

In value terms, copper; powders and flakes imports expanded sharply to $3.1M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% 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 +52.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Germany (150.9 tons)
2. France (13.3 tons)
3. United Kingdom (4.0 tons)
4. Italy (3.5 tons)

Exports of Copper; Powders and Flakes in Switzerland

In 2022, exports of copper; powders and flakeses from Switzerland shrank dramatically to 20 tons, reducing by -20% on the previous year. In general, exports saw a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 74%.

In value terms, copper; powders and flakes exports fell to $379K in 2022. Overall, exports saw a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 70% against the previous year.

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

1. France (18.6 tons)
2. Germany (1.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform