Republic of Korea - Copper Mattes And Cement Copper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
Report Update: May 1, 2024

Republic of Korea - Copper Mattes And Cement Copper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

Single report
Sent by email within 24h (Mon-Fri)
Subscription
Online access and download
from $350/month

Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.

View Pricing

Copper Matte Price in South Korea - 2022

Contents:

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

Copper Matte Price in South Korea (CIF) - 2022

In December 2022, the average copper matte import price amounted to $3,974 per ton, picking up by 10% against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 an increase of 36% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $5,186 per ton. From June 2022 to December 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Zambia ($6,362 per ton), while the price for India ($1,300 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Copper Matte Price in South Korea (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average copper matte export price amounted to $4,409 per ton, picking up by 37% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($6,404 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($524 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 China (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copper Matte Imports in South Korea

In 2022, approx. 76K tons of copper mattes and cement copper were imported into South Korea; increasing by 42% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, copper matte imports soared to $324M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Copper Matte in South Korea (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Mexico12.338.933.1101101.7%
Canada38.631.712.445.15.3%
ZambiaN/AN/A12.227.7127.0%
Chile19.316.38.222.55.2%
Peru14.614.537.217.97.0%
India5.94.47.115.638.3%
Hong Kong SAR12.612.76.913.01.0%
BrazilN/A0.76.812.3319.2%
Taiwan (Chinese)5.87.26.311.425.3%
Japan1.95.83.111.079.6%
Belgium10.911.66.17.0-13.7%
Others30.037.112.539.910.0%
Total15218115232428.7%

Top Suppliers of Copper Matte to South Korea in 2022:

  1. Mexico (16.1K tons)
  2. Canada (6.9K tons)
  3. India (6.8K tons)
  4. Hong Kong SAR (6.5K tons)
  5. Chile (5.8K tons)
  6. Japan (5.4K tons)
  7. Taiwan (Chinese) (4.8K tons)
  8. Brazil (4.3K tons)
  9. Zambia (3.8K tons)
  10. Peru (3.5K tons)
  11. Belgium (1.3K tons)

Copper Matte Exports in South Korea

In 2022, overseas shipments of copper mattes and cement copper decreased by -31.4% to 7.1K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year.

In value terms, copper matte exports shrank to $31M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +54.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $33M, and then shrank in the following year.

Export of Copper Matte in South Korea (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China6.910.320.718.739.4%
Australia12.010.110.611.3-2.0%
ThailandN/A0.91.60.8-5.7%
Japan1.40.70.40.6-24.6%
CambodiaN/A0.3N/AN/A0%
OthersN/AN/A0.1N/A0%
Total20.322.433.431.415.6%

Top Export Markets for Copper Matte from South Korea in 2022:

  1. Cambodia (undefinedK tons)
  2. China (3.5K tons)
  3. Australia (1.8K tons)
  4. Thailand (1.4K tons)
  5. Japan (0.4K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the copper matte market in Republic of Korea. 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.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 24441100 - Copper mattes, cement copper (precipitated copper) (excluding copper powder)

Country coverage:

  • South Korea

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Republic of Korea
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  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
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  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
Store
Blog
Event
Global Copper Matte Trade Surpasses $1.2B
Feb 16, 2022
Eye 532

In 2020, global copper matte imports surged to 374K tons, picking up by 27% against 2019 figures. In value terms, supplies soared from $0.8B to $1.2B.

Which Country Imports the Most Copper Mattes in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
Eye 1292

In value terms, copper mattes imports stood at $X in 2016. Overall, copper mattes imports continue to indicate a drastic contraction. Over the period under review, global copper mattes imports reac...

Which Country Imports the Most Copper Powders and Flakes in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
Eye 1782

In value terms, copper powders and flakes imports stood at $X in 2016. Overall, copper powders and flakes imports continue to indicate a significant decline. Global copper powders and flakes import...

Which Country Exports the Most Copper Powders and Flakes in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
Eye 1187

In value terms, copper powders and flakes exports totaled $X in 2016. In general, copper powders and flakes exports continue to indicate a moderate downturn. Global copper powders and flakes export...

Global Copper Matte Trade Surpasses $1.2B
Feb 16, 2022
Eye 532

In 2020, global copper matte imports surged to 374K tons, picking up by 27% against 2019 figures. In value terms, supplies soared from $0.8B to $1.2B.

Which Country Imports the Most Copper Mattes in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
Eye 1292

In value terms, copper mattes imports stood at $X in 2016. Overall, copper mattes imports continue to indicate a drastic contraction. Over the period under review, global copper mattes imports reac...

Which Country Imports the Most Copper Powders and Flakes in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
Eye 1782

In value terms, copper powders and flakes imports stood at $X in 2016. Overall, copper powders and flakes imports continue to indicate a significant decline. Global copper powders and flakes import...

Which Country Exports the Most Copper Powders and Flakes in the World?
Jul 26, 2018
Eye 1187

In value terms, copper powders and flakes exports totaled $X in 2016. In general, copper powders and flakes exports continue to indicate a moderate downturn. Global copper powders and flakes export...

Free Data: Copper Mattes And Cement Copper - South Korea