China - Copper Mattes And Cement Copper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Copper Matte Price in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Copper Matte Price in China (CIF) - 2023
  2. Copper Matte Price in China (FOB) - 2022
  3. Copper Matte Imports in China
  4. Copper Matte Exports in China

Copper Matte Price in China (CIF) - 2023

The average copper matte import price stood at $3,278 per ton in June 2023, reducing by -19.5% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 when the average import price increased by 43% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $5,232 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to June 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($5,433 per ton), while the price for India ($1,902 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Copper Matte Price in China (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average copper matte export price amounted to $1,743 per ton, falling by -25.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 371%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $15,286 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($18,626 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($1,722 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 the UK (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Copper Matte Imports in China

In 2022, purchases abroad of copper mattes and cement copper decreased by -43.1% to 32K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 85%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 63K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, copper matte imports shrank notably to $130M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year.

Import of Copper Matte in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Indonesia7.87.725.532.160.3%
Cambodia32.633.450.632.0-0.6%
South Korea5.410.319.719.954.5%
Thailand9.27.816.615.519.0%
CongoN/AN/AN/A5.70%
Zambia0.6N/A3.23.274.7%
India3.017.48.62.7-3.5%
Democratic Republic of the Congo19.2N/AN/AN/A0%
South AfricaN/A4.1N/AN/A0%
Myanmar1.1N/AN/AN/A0%
BrazilN/A8.2N/AN/A0%
Others22.653.348.918.4-6.6%
Total1021421731308.4%

Top Suppliers of Copper Matte to China in 2022:

  1. Indonesia (13.1K tons)
  2. Cambodia (5.5K tons)
  3. South Korea (3.5K tons)
  4. Thailand (3.1K tons)
  5. Congo (1.4K tons)
  6. India (1.0K tons)
  7. Zambia (0.8K tons)

Copper Matte Exports in China

In 2022, the amount of copper mattes and cement copper exported from China rose sharply to 313 tons, increasing by 5.7% compared with 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 227% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, copper matte exports fell markedly to $546K in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 72% against the previous year.

Export of Copper Matte in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Singapore28.70.1N/A12563.3%
United Kingdom3.25.956.249.2148.7%
Norway72.240.515.813.3-43.1%
India0.60.20.412.1172.2%
Uzbekistan18.35.59.89.5-19.6%
Canada7.97.88.07.0-4.0%
NigeriaN/A16.80.5N/A-97.0%
Malaysia13121.61.9N/A-88.0%
Cambodia3.646.8288N/A794.4%
Democratic Republic of the CongoN/A0.4N/AN/A0%
Myanmar35424.11.2N/A-94.2%
Saudi Arabia28.28.6N/AN/A-69.5%
Others56.122330833080.5%
Total704401690546-8.1%

Top Export Markets for Copper Matte from China in 2022:

  1. Singapore (40.9 tons)
  2. Canada (4.1 tons)
  3. United Kingdom (2.6 tons)
  4. India (1.4 tons)
  5. Norway (0.9 tons)
  6. Uzbekistan (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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