Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in the United States - 2023

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

Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in the United States (FOB) - 2023

The average copper; powders and flakes export price stood at $1,924 per ton in August 2023, surging by 7.1% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $6,625 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to August 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Canada ($10,330 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia stood at $1,693 per ton.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+0.7%).

Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in the United States (CIF) - 2023

The average copper; powders and flakes import price stood at $15,961 per ton in August 2023, with an increase of 15% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 18% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $16,441 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to August 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Austria ($67,100 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($12,362 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 the UK (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Copper; Powders and Flakes in the United States

In 2022, exports of copper; powders and flakeses from the United States skyrocketed to 24K tons, growing by 194% against the previous year. In general, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, copper; powders and flakes exports soared to $155M in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Copper; Powders and Flakes in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Malaysia1.10.82.490.1334.3%
Canada14.213.024.721.414.7%
China3.04.57.06.831.4%
South Korea6.66.36.96.5-0.5%
Germany4.04.14.65.611.9%
Hong Kong SAR2.42.24.14.018.6%
Taiwan (Chinese)3.72.95.53.6-0.9%
United Kingdom2.91.73.12.4-6.1%
Others12.611.517.114.85.5%
Total50.647.075.515545.2%

Top Export Markets for Copper; Powders and Flakes from the United States in 2022:

  1. Malaysia (17.1K tons)
  2. Canada (2.2K tons)
  3. China (0.7K tons)
  4. Hong Kong SAR (0.6K tons)
  5. Germany (0.5K tons)
  6. South Korea (0.5K tons)
  7. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.3K tons)
  8. United Kingdom (0.2K tons)

Imports of Copper; Powders and Flakes in the United States

In 2022, the amount of copper; powders and flakeses imported into the United States reduced modestly to 2.9K tons, remaining constant against 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year.

In value terms, copper; powders and flakes imports expanded sharply to $46M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% 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 +77.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Import of Copper; Powders and Flakes in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany16.211.320.020.98.9%
United Kingdom5.14.78.710.226.0%
Italy4.22.73.03.2-8.7%
France1.31.22.12.930.7%
Japan2.82.33.42.7-1.2%
Netherlands0.90.91.31.621.1%
Mexico0.4N/A0.60.720.5%
Poland2.71.41.70.2-58.0%
Others0.91.22.03.354.2%
Total34.625.642.745.69.6%

Top Suppliers of Copper; Powders and Flakes to the United States in 2022:

  1. Germany (1456.9 tons)
  2. United Kingdom (657.8 tons)
  3. Italy (229.0 tons)
  4. Japan (144.5 tons)
  5. France (77.7 tons)
  6. Netherlands (76.6 tons)
  7. Mexico (60.1 tons)
  8. Poland (12.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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