Price for Copper; Powders of Non-Lamellar Structure in Argentina - 2023

Price for Copper; Powders of Non-Lamellar Structure in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for copper; powders of non-lamellar structures stood at $12,215 per ton in 2022, reducing by -12% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 38%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $14,020 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($18,103 per ton), while the price for the United States ($10,994 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Copper; Powders of Non-Lamellar Structure in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for copper; powders of non-lamellar structures stood at $25,615 per ton in 2022, waning by -12.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 33%. The export price peaked at $936,188 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($126,109 per ton), while the average price for exports to Venezuela totaled $23,086 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Copper; Powders of Non-Lamellar Structure in Argentina

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of copper; powders of non-lamellar structures decreased by -13% to 27 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 36%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 30 tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, copper; powders of non-lamellar structure imports shrank remarkably to $324K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 88% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $423K, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Import of Copper; Powders of Non-Lamellar Structure in Argentina (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	31.3	33.2	45.3	141	65.2%
Brazil	52.0	71.1	78.4	54.7	1.7%
Italy	63.2	97.6	110	49.5	-7.8%
Germany	63.7	12.7	49.1	10.3	-45.5%
Others	10.6	10.2	140	68.2	86.0%
Total	221	225	423	324	13.6%

Top Suppliers of Copper; Powders of Non-Lamellar Structure to Argentina in 2022:

United States (12.8 tons)
Brazil (4.7 tons)
Italy (3.7 tons)
Germany (0.6 tons)

Exports of Copper; Powders of Non-Lamellar Structure in Argentina

In 2022, overseas shipments of copper; powders of non-lamellar structures increased by 37% to 26 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep setback.

In value terms, copper; powders of non-lamellar structure exports skyrocketed to $666 in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn.