Price for Copper; Powders of Lamellar Structure, Flakes in Chile - 2024

Price for Copper; Powders of Lamellar Structure, Flakes in Chile (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for copper; powders of lamellar structure, flakeses stood at $5,878 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 157%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $12,503 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Belgium.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belgium amounted to +1.8% per year.

Price for Copper; Powders of Lamellar Structure, Flakes in Chile (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for copper; powders of lamellar structure, flakeses amounted to $29,648 per ton, surging by 34% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw mild growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($92,308 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($19,100 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Copper; Powders of Lamellar Structure, Flakes in Chile

In 2022, shipments abroad of copper; powders of lamellar structure, flakeses decreased by -48.2% to 75 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 121%.

In value terms, exports of copper; powders of lamellar structure, flakeses fell rapidly to $441K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 114%.

Export of Copper; Powders of Lamellar Structure, Flakes in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Belgium	N/A	306	607	441	20.0%
Thailand	N/A	N/A	15.9	N/A	0%
United Kingdom	185	90.3	N/A	N/A	-51.2%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	185	396	623	441	33.6%

Top Export Markets for Copper; Powders of Lamellar Structure, Flakes from Chile in 2022:

Belgium (75.0 tons)

Imports of Copper; Powders of Lamellar Structure, Flakes in Chile

In 2022, approx. 340 kg of copper; powders of lamellar structure, flakeses were imported into Chile; dropping by -81.3% against 2021 figures. In general, imports faced a precipitous setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 291%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.8 tons, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of copper; powders of lamellar structure, flakeses shrank sharply to $10K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 384%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $40K, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Import of Copper; Powders of Lamellar Structure, Flakes in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	8.9	3.4	28.2	4.0	-23.4%
Brazil	4.8	2.4	10.7	3.8	-7.5%
China	N/A	2.5	1.1	1.2	-30.7%
United Kingdom	0.3	N/A	N/A	0.8	38.7%
Others	0.7	N/A	0.3	0.2	-34.1%
Total	14.7	8.3	40.3	10.1	-11.8%