China - Refined Copper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingChina's Refined Copper Price Falls Sharply in Q3, Stabilizing at $7,983 per Ton
China Refined Copper Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the refined copper price stood at $7,983 per ton (CIF, China), flattening at the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when the average import price increased by 2.5% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $10,234 per kg in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to September 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the countries with the highest prices were Iran ($8,403 per ton) and South Korea ($8,229 per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($7,844 per ton) and Congo ($7,878 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (-1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
China Refined Copper Imports
In September 2022, the amount of refined copper (unwrought, not alloyed) imported into China rose sharply to 364K tons, surging by 10% on the month before. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +2.6% from January 2022 to September 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2022 with an increase of 22% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 375K tons. From July 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, refined copper imports amounted to $2.9B (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2022 when imports increased by 19% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of $3.6B. From July 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
China Refined Copper Imports by Country
Chile (107K tons), Congo (66K tons) and Russia (40K tons) were the main suppliers of refined copper imports to China, together accounting for 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Peru, Australia, Zambia, Poland and Iran, which together accounted for a further 33%.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in Peru (with a CAGR of +10.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Chile ($856M), Congo ($522M) and Russia ($318M) constituted the largest refined copper suppliers to China, together accounting for 58% of total imports. Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Peru, Australia, Zambia, Poland and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.
Peru, with a CAGR of +7.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the copper market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 24441330 - Unwrought unalloyed refined copper (excluding rolled, e xtruded or forged sintered products)
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
