Price for Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought in Kazakhstan - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought in Kazakhstan (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought in Kazakhstan (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought in Kazakhstan
4. Imports of Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought in Kazakhstan

Price for Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought in Kazakhstan (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts stood at $8,509 per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts increased by +51.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Italy ($9,937 per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($2,398 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 the United Arab Emirates (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought in Kazakhstan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts amounted to $8,506 per ton, growing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% 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 copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts increased by +139.1% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($8,458 per ton), while the price for Finland stood at $7,850 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+4.0%).

Exports of Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought in Kazakhstan

In 2022, the amount of copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts exported from Kazakhstan was estimated at 440K tons, with an increase of 14% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight contraction.

In value terms, exports of copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts reached $3.7B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +12.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought from Kazakhstan in 2022:

1. China (270.7K tons)
2. Turkey (72.0K tons)
3. Georgia (43.0K tons)
4. United Arab Emirates (24.3K tons)
5. United Kingdom (12.0K tons)
6. Italy (8.4K tons)

Imports of Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought in Kazakhstan

In 2022, imports of copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts into Kazakhstan surged to 676 tons, with an increase of 19% against the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% 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 +78.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 50%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts surged to $5.8M in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Copper; Refined and Copper Alloys, Unwrought to Kazakhstan in 2022:

1. Russia (646.4 tons)
2. Finland (24.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform