Price for Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Kazakhstan - 2021

Price for Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Kazakhstan (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for copper plates, sheets and strips stood at $10,302 per ton in 2022, waning by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $10,489 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($23,267 per ton), while the price for Russia ($9,771 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+25.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Kazakhstan (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for copper plates, sheets and strips stood at $17,670 per ton in 2022, jumping by 40% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, copper plates, sheets and strip export price increased by +99.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($39,261 per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($6,359 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (+31.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Kazakhstan

In 2022, copper plates, sheets and strip imports into Kazakhstan skyrocketed to 828 tons, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 22%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, copper plates, sheets and strip imports stood at $8.5M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +72.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Kazakhstan (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Russia	4.4	4.1	6.4	7.1	17.3%
Germany	1.2	0.3	0.6	0.6	-20.6%
China	0.1	N/A	0.1	0.5	71.0%
Turkey	0.6	0.1	0.1	N/A	-59.2%
Others	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	-9.1%
Total	6.6	5.0	7.5	8.5	8.8%

Top Suppliers of Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip to Kazakhstan in 2022:

Russia (729.8 tons)
Germany (45.7 tons)
China (39.5 tons)
Turkey (0.5 tons)

Exports of Copper Plates, Sheets and Strip in Kazakhstan

In 2022, exports of copper plates, sheets and strips from Kazakhstan declined to 246 tons, waning by -7.3% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year.

In value terms, copper plates, sheets and strip exports surged to $4.3M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 86%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.