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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts stood at $6,720 per ton in 2022, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 29%. The import price peaked at $8,014 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($8,815 per ton), while the price for Singapore ($5,562 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average export price for copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts stood at $6,018 per ton in 2022, rising by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 31% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $10,292 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($6,264 per ton), while the average price for exports to China totaled $364 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (-2.6%).

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

Imports of copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts into Nepal shrank significantly to 63 tons in 2022, with a decrease of -66.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts declined markedly to $423K in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 65%.

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

1. Singapore (34.1 tons)
2. India (16.8 tons)
3. Malaysia (11.9 tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 492 kg of copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts were exported from Nepal; growing by 8.6% compared with 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 8.6%.

In value terms, exports of copper; refined and copper alloys, unwroughts skyrocketed to $3K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year.

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

1. India (466.0 kg)
2. China (11.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform