Price for Copper; Powders of Non-Lamellar Structure in Bulgaria - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Copper; Powders of Non-Lamellar Structure in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2022
2. Imports of Copper; Powders of Non-Lamellar Structure in Bulgaria

Price for Copper; Powders of Non-Lamellar Structure in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for copper; powders of non-lamellar structures amounted to $12,756 per ton, with a decrease of -21.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 114%. The import price peaked at $16,327 per ton in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

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 China ($23,612 per ton), while the price for Italy ($10,031 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+22.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Copper; Powders of Non-Lamellar Structure in Bulgaria

For the fourth consecutive year, Bulgaria recorded growth in supplies from abroad of copper; powders of non-lamellar structures, which increased by 1% to 15 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, copper; powders of non-lamellar structure imports reduced remarkably to $192K in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% 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 +30.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 30%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $244K, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Copper; Powders of Non-Lamellar Structure to Bulgaria in 2022:

1. Germany (9.8 tons)
2. Italy (3.2 tons)
3. Ukraine (1.1 tons)
4. China (0.4 tons)
5. United States (0.3 tons)
6. United Kingdom (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform