Price for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Cathodes and Sections of Cathodes in Tunisia - 2022

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses stood at $9,322 per ton in 2022, increasing by 4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $10,076 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +0.6% per year.

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

In 2022, the average export price for copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses amounted to $8,516 per ton, with an increase of 35% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses increased by +106.9% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($12,816 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($6,447 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 Italy (+41.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, approx. 485 tons of copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses were imported into Tunisia; growing by 7.6% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 461% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses rose remarkably to $4.5M in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 602%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

1. Spain (432.3 tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses decreased by -20.4% to 43 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 869% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodeses rose notably to $370K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 932% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

1. France (13.7 tons)
2. Belgium (9.2 tons)
3. Germany (6.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform