
U.S. - Copper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
Copper Price per Ton April 2022
U.S. Copper Price per Ton April 2022
In Apr 2022, the average export copper price per ton amounted to $4,924 , dropping by -27.4% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in Feb 2022 when the average export price decreased by -3.2% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $7,976 per ton in Jan 2022; however, from Feb 2022 to Apr 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In Apr 2022, the country with the highest price was China ($10,854 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($2,293 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From Jan 2022 to Apr 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+117.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Copper Exports
In Apr 2022, the amount of copper exported from the United States rose remarkably to 523 tons, with an increase of 9.5% compared with Apr 2021. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +9.0% from Jan 2022 to Apr 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in Mar 2022 when exports increased by 21% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in Apr 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in months to come.
In value terms, copper exports dropped dramatically to $2.6M (IndexBox estimates) in Apr 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in Mar 2022 with an increase of 6.3% month-to-month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $3.2M. From Apr 2022 to Apr 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
U.S. Copper Exports by Country
India (187 tons) was the main destination for copper exports from the United States, with a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, copper exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (93 tons), twofold. Belgium (70 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.
From Jan 2022 to Apr 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume to India stood at +80.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: South Korea (-11.3% per month) and Belgium (+112.1% per month).
In value terms, South Korea ($977K), India ($555K) and Canada ($407K) were the largest markets for copper exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 75% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Belgium, Mexico and the UK, which together accounted for a further 22%.
China, with a CAGR of +172.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the copper market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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