Netherlands: Copper Matte Market 2024

Copper Matte Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch copper matte market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Copper Matte Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, copper matte production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Copper matte production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Copper Matte Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of copper mattes and cement copper increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, copper matte exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of copper matte exports from the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total exports. Lithuania and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of X.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for copper matte exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Lithuania and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of X.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average copper matte export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a deep slump. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X 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 Lithuania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copper Matte Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of copper mattes and cement copper, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, copper matte imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of copper matte imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Poland, Lithuania and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest copper matte suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average copper matte import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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