Copper; Master Alloys Price in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

1. Copper; Master Alloys Price in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022
2. Copper; Master Alloys Price in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
3. Copper; Master Alloys Imports in Switzerland
4. Copper; Master Alloys Exports in Switzerland

Copper; Master Alloys Price in Switzerland (CIF) - 2022

The average copper; master alloys import price stood at $20,406 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -2.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $20,853 per ton, and then dropped modestly 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 ($29,342 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($10,950 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copper; Master Alloys Price in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average copper; master alloys export price amounted to $30,686 per ton, dropping by -8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 173% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $118,405 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($68,958 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($18,850 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 (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copper; Master Alloys Imports in Switzerland

In 2022, approx. 178 tons of copper; master alloyses were imported into Switzerland; falling by -4.2% against 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.5% 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 +69.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 77%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 186 tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, copper; master alloys imports shrank to $3.6M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 138%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $3.9M, and then declined in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Copper; Master Alloys to Switzerland in 2022:

1. Germany (56.3 tons)
2. Belgium (43.4 tons)
3. United States (38.2 tons)
4. South Korea (16.3 tons)
5. Italy (9.2 tons)
6. India (8.1 tons)
7. France (4.9 tons)
8. Netherlands (2.0 tons)

Copper; Master Alloys Exports in Switzerland

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of copper; master alloyses, when their volume decreased by -2.4% to 8.4 tons. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 1,223% against the previous year.

In value terms, copper; master alloys exports reduced to $257K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 261% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Copper; Master Alloys from Switzerland in 2022:

1. Italy (4.2 tons)
2. Germany (3.9 tons)
3. France (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform