SADC: Copper Foil Market 2024

Copper Foil Market Size in SADC

The SADC copper foil market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a slight curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Copper Foil Production in SADC

In value terms, copper foil production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Copper Foil Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of copper foil exported in SADC skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, copper foil exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Botswana was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

Botswana was also the fastest-growing in terms of the copper foil exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Botswana increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the largest copper foil supplying countries in SADC were South Africa ($X) and Botswana ($X).

Botswana, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Botswana totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Copper Foil Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of copper foil imported in SADC rose modestly to X tons, picking up by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, copper foil imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Zambia (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports. Angola (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zimbabwe (X%), Angola (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Zambia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Angola, Zimbabwe and Zambia increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported copper foil in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zambia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zambia (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, copper foil import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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