Price for Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Hungary - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Hungary (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Hungary (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Hungary
  4. Exports of Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Hungary

Price for Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Hungary (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for copper plates, sheets and strips stood at $9,906 per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $10,440 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($14,918 per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($3,466 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Hungary (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for copper plates, sheets and strips stood at $7,294 per ton in July 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous month. Over the period from July 2022 to July 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 21% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $7,403 per ton. From January 2023 to July 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($10,854 per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($6,742 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Hungary

In 2022, copper plates, sheets and strip imports into Hungary stood at 9.2K tons, increasing by 6.1% against 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +23.9% 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 +90.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 50%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, copper plates, sheets and strip imports expanded notably to $92M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Import of Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Hungary (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany24.434.223.327.74.3%
South Korea5.37.616.622.862.6%
Poland0.41.013.810.7199.1%
Italy1.84.711.18.265.8%
Spain1.00.94.87.696.6%
Bulgaria2.92.44.13.67.5%
France2.42.34.73.18.9%
Slovakia1.01.01.50.9-3.5%
Netherlands0.71.42.00.6-5.0%
Austria0.40.10.40.1-37.0%
Others3.63.34.86.219.9%
Total43.958.987.091.627.8%

Top Suppliers of Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip to Hungary in 2022:

  1. Germany (2846.7 tons)
  2. South Korea (1926.3 tons)
  3. Poland (1611.1 tons)
  4. Italy (713.2 tons)
  5. Spain (526.9 tons)
  6. Bulgaria (363.2 tons)
  7. Slovakia (263.2 tons)
  8. France (210.5 tons)
  9. Netherlands (174.0 tons)
  10. Austria (88.3 tons)

Exports of Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Hungary

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of copper plates, sheets and strips decreased by -15.7% to 1.6K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 137%.

In value terms, copper plates, sheets and strip exports reduced to $15M in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 216%.

Export of Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Hungary (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
PolandN/AN/AN/A5.80%
SpainN/AN/AN/A4.60%
Germany1.09.912.94.058.7%
Italy2.81.10.80.1-67.1%
Czech RepublicN/A0.20.10.1-29.3%
France0.62.42.2N/A91.5%
Others0.31.40.80.410.1%
Total4.715.016.715.047.2%

Top Export Markets for Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip from Hungary in 2022:

  1. Poland (868.3 tons)
  2. Spain (326.2 tons)
  3. Germany (222.0 tons)
  4. Czech Republic (56.5 tons)
  5. Italy (40.5 tons)
  6. France (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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