Price for Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought in Switzerland - 2024

Contents:

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

Price for Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts stood at $10,095 per ton in 2022, growing by 2.2% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 and copper alloys, unwroughts increased by +50.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 48%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($11,194 per ton) and Germany ($10,370 per ton), while the price for France ($8,936 per ton) and Austria ($9,182 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts stood at $13,501 per ton in 2022, surging by 1.5% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 and copper alloys, unwroughts increased by +56.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($18,361 per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($9,706 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 Austria (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought in Switzerland

Imports of copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts into Switzerland expanded sharply to 4.6K tons in 2022, increasing by 11% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts rose significantly to $47M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +59.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Import of Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought in Switzerland (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany21.018.624.824.04.6%
Italy1.51.52.46.159.6%
Spain1.22.03.85.768.1%
France3.53.73.35.314.8%
Austria3.72.15.74.67.5%
Others1.21.31.20.9-9.1%
Total32.229.241.246.613.1%

Top Suppliers of Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought to Switzerland in 2022:

  1. Germany (2313.1 tons)
  2. Spain (606.1 tons)
  3. France (589.7 tons)
  4. Italy (541.4 tons)
  5. Austria (499.0 tons)

Exports of Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought in Switzerland

Exports of copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts from Switzerland shrank to 822 tons in 2022, waning by -13% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 35%.

In value terms, exports of copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts declined to $11M in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $13M, and then declined in the following year.

Export of Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought in Switzerland (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany7.86.59.47.3-2.2%
Italy1.61.21.21.60.0%
United States0.20.20.10.858.7%
France0.20.1N/A0.426.0%
Austria0.20.40.60.314.5%
Hungary0.50.20.4N/A-10.6%
Others0.60.80.80.60.0%
Total11.19.412.611.10.0%

Top Export Markets for Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought from Switzerland in 2022:

  1. Germany (598.5 tons)
  2. Italy (106.5 tons)
  3. United States (44.3 tons)
  4. Austria (26.2 tons)
  5. France (25.8 tons)
  6. Hungary (3.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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