Price for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Cathodes and Sections of Cathodes in Slovakia - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Cathodes and Sections of Cathodes in Slovakia (CIF) - 2024
2. Price for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Cathodes and Sections of Cathodes in Slovakia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Cathodes and Sections of Cathodes in Slovakia
4. Exports of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Cathodes and Sections of Cathodes in Slovakia

Price for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Cathodes and Sections of Cathodes in Slovakia (CIF) - 2024

In January 2024, the average import price for copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses amounted to $8,436 per ton, increasing by 2.1% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2023 an increase of 7.9% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $9,026 per ton. From July 2023 to January 2024, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In January 2024, the country with the highest price was Spain ($9,313 per ton), while the price for Germany ($8,280 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2023 to January 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Cathodes and Sections of Cathodes in Slovakia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses amounted to $2,103 per ton, shrinking by -2.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 88%. The export price peaked at $12,025 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($4,574 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($1,755 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 the Czech Republic (-2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Cathodes and Sections of Cathodes in Slovakia

In 2022, approx. 2.6K tons of copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses were imported into Slovakia; stabilizing at the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 66% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses contracted modestly to $23M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 145%.

Top Suppliers of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Cathodes and Sections of Cathodes to Slovakia in 2022:

1. Germany (2074.2 tons)
2. Poland (492.0 tons)

Exports of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Cathodes and Sections of Cathodes in Slovakia

In 2022, approx. 330 tons of copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses were exported from Slovakia; growing by 18% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 514%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses surged to $695K in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 430%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Cathodes and Sections of Cathodes from Slovakia in 2022:

1. Germany (271.3 tons)
2. Czech Republic (37.0 tons)
3. Hungary (22.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform