France: Copper Ore Market Overview 2020

Copper Ore Market Size in France

The revenue of the copper ore market in France amounted to $X in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, copper ore consumption continues to indicate a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the copper ore market reached its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Copper Ore Production in France

In 2017, the amount of copper ores and concentrates produced in France stood at X tonnes, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, copper ore production continues to indicate an outstanding growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the copper ore production attained their peak volume, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Copper Ore Exports from France

In 2017, the amount of copper ores and concentrates exported from France totaled X tonnes, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, copper ore exports continue to indicate an outstanding growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the copper ore exports reached their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the copper ore exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, copper ore exports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, copper ore exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing growth. In that year, the copper ore exports attained their peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the copper ore exports failed to regain its momentum.

Copper Ore Exports by Country from France

In 2017, Chile (X tonnes), distantly followed by Peru (X tonnes), Australia (X tonnes) and Canada (X tonnes) were the key exporters of copper ores and concentrates, together committing X% of total exports. The following exporters - Mexico (X tonnes), Mongolia (X tonnes), Brazil (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), Indonesia (X tonnes), Kazakhstan (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes) and Namibia (X tonnes) together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by France (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Peru ($X) and Australia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total exports. Indonesia, Canada, Brazil, Spain, Mexico, the U.S., Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Namibia and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

France (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copper Ore Export Prices by Country in France

The copper ore export price in France stood at $X per tonne in 2017, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, copper ore export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, when the export prices increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for copper ores and concentrates attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2010 to 2017, growth of the export prices for copper ores and concentrates stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Indonesia ($X per tonne), while Namibia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Chile (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copper Ore Imports into France

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of copper ores and concentrates were imported into France; falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, copper ore imports continue to indicate a moderate shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the copper ore imports reached its maximum volume of X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, copper ore imports totaled $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. France imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Copper Ore Imports by Country into France

China represented the largest importer of copper ores and concentrates in the world, with the volume of imports finishing at X tonnes, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. The Philippines (X tonnes) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Japan (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. South Korea (X tonnes), India (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), Bulgaria (X tonnes), Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes) and Zambia (X tonnes) occupied the mild share of total imports.

Imports into China increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, the Philippines (+X%), Zambia (+X%), Taiwan, Chinese (+X%), Spain (+X%), Bulgaria (+X%) and South Korea (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Germany and Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, India (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2017, the share of Taiwan, Chinese (-X%), Zambia (-X%), Spain (-X%), the Philippines (-X%) and China (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported copper ores and concentrates into France, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

In China, copper ore imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (-X% per year) and India (-X% per year).

Copper Ore Import Prices by Country in France

The copper ore import price in France stood at $X per tonne in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for copper ores and concentrates attained its maximum level of $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was India ($X per tonne), while the Philippines ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform