Price for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Wire-Bars in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Wire-Bars in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Wire-Bars in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Wire-Bars in South Africa
  4. Imports of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Wire-Bars in South Africa

Price for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Wire-Bars in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average copper; refined, unwrought, wire-bars export price stood at $5,053 per ton in 2022, which is down by -29.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 64%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $11,251 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($16,250 per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland amounted to $4,949 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Namibia (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Wire-Bars in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average copper; refined, unwrought, wire-bars import price stood at $24,192 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 102% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 115%. The import price peaked at $27,225 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 ($144,250 per ton), while the price for China stood at $21,793 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+50.0%).

Exports of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Wire-Bars in South Africa

Copper; refined, unwrought, wire-bars exports from South Africa skyrocketed to 873 kg in 2022, with an increase of 67% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2,277%.

In value terms, copper; refined, unwrought, wire-bars exports surged to $4.4K in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 1,721% against the previous year.

Export of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Wire-Bars in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Swaziland22.20.23.74.3-42.1%
Others0.2N/AN/A0.1-20.6%
Total22.40.23.74.4-41.9%

Top Export Markets for Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Wire-Bars from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Swaziland (865.0 kg)

Imports of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Wire-Bars in South Africa

In 2022, approx. 276 kg of copper; refined, unwrought, wire-barses were imported into South Africa; jumping by 1,740% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, copper; refined, unwrought, wire-bars imports surged to $6.7K in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Wire-Bars in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China0.1N/A0.25.9289.3%
Taiwan (Chinese)0.5N/AN/A0.2-26.3%
OthersN/AN/AN/A0.60%
Total0.6N/A0.26.7123.5%

Top Suppliers of Copper; Refined, Unwrought, Wire-Bars to South Africa in 2022:

  1. China (270.0 kg)
  2. Taiwan (Chinese) (2.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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