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

Contents:

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

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

The average export price for copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses stood at $9,228 per ton in 2022, rising by 3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 46%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($10,654 per ton) and the UK ($10,094 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($8,250 per ton) and Germany ($9,164 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Greece (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Cathodes and Sections of Cathodes in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses amounted to $9,033 per ton, reducing by -3% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses increased by +49.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 50%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $9,310 per ton, and then fell slightly in the following year.

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 ($10,119 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($6,563 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Cathodes and Sections of Cathodes in the Netherlands

Exports of copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses from the Netherlands skyrocketed to 264K tons in 2022, picking up by 28% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses skyrocketed to $2.4B in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 68%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

1. Germany (139.2K tons)
2. Belgium (36.9K tons)
3. Italy (24.6K tons)
4. France (22.1K tons)
5. Greece (14.0K tons)
6. Austria (12.3K tons)
7. China (8.7K tons)

Imports of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Cathodes and Sections of Cathodes in the Netherlands

For the fourth year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in supplies from abroad of copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses, which increased by 16% to 228K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.4% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses expanded rapidly to $2.1B in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 67%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Russia (158.1K tons)
2. Democratic Republic of the Congo (26.3K tons)
3. Chile (23.8K tons)
4. Norway (3.6K tons)
5. Finland (2.5K tons)
6. Sweden (2.0K tons)
7. Belgium (1.7K tons)
8. Zambia (1.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform