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IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Refined Copper (Unwrought, Not Alloyed) ; Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

Global refined copper imports amounted to 20M tonnes in 2016, declining by ;2.5% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2007 to 2016; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009, when import increased by 7% y;o;y. Over the period under review, global refined copper imports reached its maximum volume of 20M tonnes in 2015, falling back in the following year.

In value terms, refined copper imports amounted to $48B in 2016. Overall, refined copper imports continue to indicate a slight setback. Global refined copper import peaked of $76B in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

Top Refined Copper Importing Countries in the World

1. China (18.1 billion USD)

2. Germany (3.6 billion USD)

3. USA (3.5 billion USD)

4. Italy (3.0 billion USD)

5. South Korea (2.0 billion USD)

6. Japan (0.2 billion USD)

7. Australia (0.0 billion USD)

8. Kazakhstan (0.0 billion USD)

9. Chile (0.0 billion USD)

10. Russia (0.0 billion USD)

11. Peru (0.0 billion USD)

12. Zambia (0.0 billion USD)

Refined Copper Imports By Country

China (3.7M tonnes), and Chile (3.5M tonnes) were the largest importers of refined copper in 2016, accounting for near 19%, and 18% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Zambia (993K tonnes), mixed up 5% share of total refined copper imports. Germany (741K tonnes), the U.S. (657K tonnes), Japan (646K tonnes), Italy (624K tonnes), Russia (563K tonnes), Australia (498K tonnes), Kazakhstan (475K tonnes), Peru (428K tonnes), and South Korea (406K tonnes) held the slight share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of refined copper imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by China (+10.1% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($18B) constitutes the largest market for imported refined copper worldwide, making up 38% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($3.6B), with the share of 7% of global imports. It was followed by the U.S., with the share of 7%.

In China, refined copper imports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the period from 2007;2016. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates: Germany (;6.1% per year) and the U.S. (;5.8% per year).

Refined Copper Import Prices By Country

In 2016, the average import price for refined copper amounted to $2,452 per tonne, coming down by ;14.7% against the previous year. In general, refined copper import price continues to indicate a measured reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when import increased by 43% from the previous year level. Global refined copper import peaked of $4,147 per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

Import prices varied noticeably by country of destination. the country with the highest import prices was the U.S. ($5,279 per tonne), while Zambia ($0 per kg) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of refined copper import prices was attained by Chile (+0.0% per year), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code 7403 ; Copper; refined and copper alloys, unwrought.

Source: World: Refined Copper (Unwrought, Not Alloyed) ; Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025"

"IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Refined Lead (Unwrought) - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2016, the global refined lead imports amounted to 4.8M tonnes, increasing by 4% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2007 to 2016- the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when import increased by 8% against the previous year level. Global refined lead import peaked in 2016, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, refined lead imports stood at $5.8B in 2016. Overall, refined lead imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, global refined lead imports reached its maximum level of $6.4B in 2014- however, from 2015 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

Top Refined Lead Importing Countries in the World

1. USA (1,073.8 million USD)

2. India (461.9 million USD)

3. United Kingdom (387.9 million USD)

4. Germany (306.9 million USD)

5. Viet Nam (271.1 million USD)

6. Czech Republic (256.5 million USD)

7. South Korea (246.1 million USD)

8. Belgium (92.0 million USD)

9. Mexico (41.8 million USD)

10. Canada (4.0 million USD)

11. Kazakhstan (3.6 million USD)

12. Australia (2.4 million USD)

Refined Lead Imports By Country

The U.S. (531K tonnes), Australia (420K tonnes), South Korea (390K tonnes), Canada (290K tonnes), India (240K tonnes), Kazakhstan (160K tonnes), Mexico (157K tonnes), the UK (155K tonnes), Belgium (151K tonnes), Germany (147K tonnes), Viet Nam (143K tonnes), and Czech Republic (131K tonnes) represented roughly 61% of total imports of refined lead in 2016.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of refined lead imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by Viet Nam (+14.4% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($1.1B) constitutes the largest market for imported refined lead worldwide, making up 19% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($462M), with the share of 8% of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with the share of 7%.

In the U.S., refined lead imports stood at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the period from 2007-2016. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates: India (+3.7% per year) and the UK (-2.1% per year).

Refined Lead Import Prices By Country

In 2016, the average import price for refined lead amounted to $1,205 per tonne, remaining constant against the previous year level. In general, refined lead import price continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when import increased by 19% from the previous year level. Over the period under review, average refined lead import price attained its maximum level of $1,520 per tonne in 2011- however, from 2012 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was the UK ($2,510 per tonne), while Australia ($6 per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of refined lead import prices was attained by Viet Nam (+4.5% per year), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Do you want to know more about global refined lead market? Get the latest trends and insight from our report. It includes a wide range of statistics on

• refined lead market share
• refined lead prices
• refined lead industry
• refined lead sales
• refined lead import
• refined lead export
• refined lead market forecast
• refined lead price forecast
• key refined lead producers

All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code 7801 - Lead- unwrought.

Source: World: Refined Lead (Unwrought) - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025