Price for Copper Alloy Tube or Pipe Fitting in Paraguay - 2024

Price for Copper Alloy Tube or Pipe Fitting in Paraguay (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys stood at $11,553 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys increased by +75.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $12,546 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($40,711 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($9,950 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Copper Alloy Tube or Pipe Fitting in Paraguay (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys stood at $3,909 per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price decreased by -2.2%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $197,200 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($6,314 per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil amounted to $3,669 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-19.6%).

Imports of Copper Alloy Tube or Pipe Fitting in Paraguay

For the third year in a row, Paraguay recorded decline in supplies from abroad of tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys, which decreased by -6.3% to 70 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible decline. The smallest decline of -0.7% was in 2020.

In value terms, imports of tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys rose notably to $804K in 2022. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +55.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Import of Copper Alloy Tube or Pipe Fitting in Paraguay (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Brazil	410	313	449	384	-2.2%
China	137	108	122	276	26.3%
Argentina	55.3	22.9	55.2	50.2	-3.2%
Germany	29.3	20.0	27.3	43.6	14.2%
Taiwan (Chinese)	2.5	8.4	4.8	19.7	99.0%
Others	38.1	47.2	49.0	31.3	-6.3%
Total	672	519	707	804	6.2%

Top Suppliers of Copper Alloy Tube or Pipe Fitting to Paraguay in 2022:

Brazil (38.6 tons)
China (23.5 tons)
Argentina (3.6 tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (1.3 tons)
Germany (1.1 tons)

Exports of Copper Alloy Tube or Pipe Fitting in Paraguay

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was decline in overseas shipments of tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys, when their volume decreased by 0% to 385 kg. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys stood at $1.5K in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.