Copper Wire Price in the Philippines - 2023

Contents:

  1. Copper Wire Price in the Philippines (CIF) - 2022
  2. Copper Wire Price in the Philippines (FOB) - 2022
  3. Copper Wire Imports in the Philippines
  4. Copper Wire Exports in the Philippines

Copper Wire Price in the Philippines (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average copper wire import price amounted to $7,950 per ton, increasing by 9.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $8,011 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Australia ($33,864 per ton), while the price for China ($4,286 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copper Wire Price in the Philippines (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average copper wire export price amounted to $3,721 per ton, shrinking by -28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 146% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $11,775 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($12,543 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($237 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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Copper Wire Imports in the Philippines

In 2022, imports of copper wires into the Philippines contracted to 56K tons, declining by -13.5% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 53%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 64K tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, copper wire imports reduced to $443M in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 126% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $467M, and then declined in the following year.

Import of Copper Wire in the Philippines (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Thailand32.131.813514063.4%
South Korea57.141.666.271.27.6%
China19.717.142.854.640.5%
Malaysia16.814.434.329.420.5%
Indonesia21.618.935.726.36.8%
Taiwan (Chinese)18.017.124.923.18.7%
United Arab Emirates18.220.854.619.11.6%
Others53.845.173.579.013.7%
Total23720746744323.2%

Top Suppliers of Copper Wire to the Philippines in 2022:

  1. South Korea (16.1K tons)
  2. Thailand (13.9K tons)
  3. China (12.7K tons)
  4. Malaysia (2.9K tons)
  5. Taiwan (Chinese) (2.7K tons)
  6. Indonesia (2.6K tons)
  7. United Arab Emirates (1.9K tons)

Copper Wire Exports in the Philippines

In 2022, copper wire exports from the Philippines dropped dramatically to 4.4K tons, shrinking by -42.5% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 359% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 7.6K tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, copper wire exports contracted dramatically to $16M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 376% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $39M, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Export of Copper Wire in the Philippines (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China0.7N/A34.69.4137.7%
Japan7.97.23.05.3-12.5%
IndonesiaN/A0.50.60.4-10.6%
South Korea0.9N/A0.20.4-23.7%
Thailand0.2N/AN/A0.20.0%
Malaysia0.20.30.30.1-20.6%
Others1.60.10.50.3-42.8%
Total11.58.239.216.212.1%

Top Export Markets for Copper Wire from the Philippines in 2022:

  1. China (1326.9 tons)
  2. Indonesia (1016.4 tons)
  3. Thailand (966.0 tons)
  4. Malaysia (509.8 tons)
  5. Japan (423.4 tons)
  6. South Korea (88.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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