Price for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Billets in the Netherlands - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Billets in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Billets in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Billets in the Netherlands
4. Exports of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Billets in the Netherlands

Price for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Billets in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average copper; refined, unwrought, billets import price amounted to $8,648 per ton, growing by 23% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 260% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $44,510 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($8,694 per ton), while the price for Belgium totaled $2,275 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.6%).

Price for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Billets in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average copper; refined, unwrought, billets export price amounted to $2,294 per ton, dropping by -76.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price decreased by -38.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $63,411 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($11,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($1,667 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 France (-16.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Billets in the Netherlands

Copper; refined, unwrought, billets imports into the Netherlands declined notably to 1.8K tons in 2022, falling by -51.3% on the previous year. In general, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 3.7K tons, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, copper; refined, unwrought, billets imports fell markedly to $16M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $26M, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Billets to the Netherlands in 2022:

1. Germany (1803.3 tons)
2. Belgium (4.9 tons)

Exports of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Billets in the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of copper; refined, unwrought, billetses decreased by -99.8% to 309 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp decrease.

In value terms, copper; refined, unwrought, billets exports fell significantly to $709 in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant curtailment.

Top Export Markets for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Billets from the Netherlands in 2022:

1. Germany (295.0 kg)
2. Italy (3.0 kg)
3. France (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform