Price for Copper; Tube or Pipe Fittings (Eg Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) in Japan - 2023

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  1. Price for Copper; Tube or Pipe Fittings (Eg Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) in Japan (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Copper; Tube or Pipe Fittings (Eg Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) in Japan (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Copper; Tube or Pipe Fittings (Eg Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) in Japan
  4. Exports of Copper; Tube or Pipe Fittings (Eg Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) in Japan

Price for Copper; Tube or Pipe Fittings (Eg Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) in Japan (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for copper; tube or pipe fittings (eg couplings, elbows, sleeves)s stood at $22,651 per ton in November 2023, picking up by 6.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 an increase of 13% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $24,122 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to November 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($47,750 per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($15,471 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Copper; Tube or Pipe Fittings (Eg Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) in Japan (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for copper; tube or pipe fittings (eg couplings, elbows, sleeves)s stood at $30,282 per ton in November 2023, surging by 4.4% against the previous month. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 an increase of 13% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $35,510 per ton. From April 2023 to November 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($39,784 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($17,292 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Copper; Tube or Pipe Fittings (Eg Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) in Japan

In 2022, the amount of copper; tube or pipe fittings (eg couplings, elbows, sleeves)s imported into Japan reached 9.4K tons, with an increase of 11% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of copper; tube or pipe fittings (eg couplings, elbows, sleeves)s expanded sharply to $213M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Copper; Tube or Pipe Fittings (Eg Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China10981.71131275.2%
Singapore15.415.526.522.213.0%
Vietnam11.49.411.418.717.9%
Thailand9.815.919.917.020.2%
Taiwan (Chinese)10.68.410.310.60.0%
Germany6.84.47.35.1-9.1%
South Korea3.43.34.83.40.0%
Others6.26.27.78.912.8%
Total1721452012137.4%

Top Suppliers of Copper; Tube or Pipe Fittings (Eg Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) to Japan in 2022:

  1. China (6.6K tons)
  2. Vietnam (0.8K tons)
  3. Thailand (0.7K tons)
  4. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.4K tons)
  5. Singapore (0.4K tons)
  6. Germany (0.2K tons)
  7. South Korea (0.1K tons)

Exports of Copper; Tube or Pipe Fittings (Eg Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) in Japan

Exports of copper; tube or pipe fittings (eg couplings, elbows, sleeves)s from Japan rose remarkably to 2.5K tons in 2022, growing by 11% against 2021 figures. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +58.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of copper; tube or pipe fittings (eg couplings, elbows, sleeves)s dropped to $84M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $88M, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Export of Copper; Tube or Pipe Fittings (Eg Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany25.925.133.834.810.3%
China12.613.119.520.517.6%
Thailand3.03.95.65.824.6%
United States4.03.64.54.43.2%
Singapore3.53.24.93.82.8%
Turkey1.51.61.61.50.0%
Vietnam1.01.01.51.411.9%
Philippines1.21.01.61.20.0%
Others12.011.614.710.9-3.2%
Total64.864.287.784.39.2%

Top Export Markets for Copper; Tube or Pipe Fittings (Eg Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) from Japan in 2022:

  1. Germany (1002.0 tons)
  2. China (720.0 tons)
  3. Thailand (187.8 tons)
  4. Philippines (108.6 tons)
  5. Singapore (107.4 tons)
  6. United States (74.2 tons)
  7. Vietnam (56.4 tons)
  8. Turkey (43.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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