Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in Slovenia - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in Slovenia (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in Slovenia (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Copper; Powders and Flakes in Slovenia
4. Imports of Copper; Powders and Flakes in Slovenia

Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in Slovenia (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average copper; powders and flakes export price amounted to $22,132 per ton, rising by 160% against the previous month. In general, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The export price peaked at $29,368 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to August 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($43,130 per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia amounted to $1,135 per ton.

From September 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Croatia (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Copper; Powders and Flakes in Slovenia (CIF) - 2022

The average copper; powders and flakes import price stood at $20,074 per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.1% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, copper; powders and flakes import price decreased by -3.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 102%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $20,739 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($32,532 per ton), while the price for Italy stood at $14,994 per ton.

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.

Exports of Copper; Powders and Flakes in Slovenia

In 2022, copper; powders and flakes exports from Slovenia skyrocketed to 139 tons, rising by 405% against the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 7,031%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, copper; powders and flakes exports soared to $1.2M in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 4,417%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Copper; Powders and Flakes from Slovenia in 2022:

1. Bosnia and Herzegovina (138.0 tons)
2. Kosovo (0.8 tons)

Imports of Copper; Powders and Flakes in Slovenia

In 2022, approx. 8.9 tons of copper; powders and flakeses were imported into Slovenia; with a decrease of -55.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 127%.

In value terms, copper; powders and flakes imports dropped notably to $179K in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 115%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $395K, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Copper; Powders and Flakes to Slovenia in 2022:

1. Italy (6.5 tons)
2. Germany (2.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform