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Puerto Rico: Copper Market 2024

Copper Exports

Exports by Country

Zambia was the major exporter of copper in the world, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. 44% of total exports in 2021. Chile (X tons) held an 18% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (6%) and Bulgaria (5.2%). The following exporters - Slovakia (X tons), Namibia (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Spain (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) - together made up 16% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to copper exports from Zambia stood at +16.4%. At the same time, South Africa (+46.2%), Namibia (+15.6%), the Philippines (+14.2%), the United States (+8.0%), Slovakia (+1.5%) and Bulgaria (+1.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Africa emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +46.2% from 2012-2021. Spain and Democratic Republic of the Congo experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Chile (-4.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Zambia (+27 p.p.), South Africa (+2.7 p.p.) and Namibia (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2021, the share of Spain (-1.6 p.p.), Bulgaria (-1.9 p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (-3.7 p.p.) and Chile (-23 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Zambia ($X) remains the largest copper supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 45% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with an 18% share of global exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Zambia amounted to +21.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (-3.3% per year) and Bulgaria (+4.8% per year).

Copper Imports

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) represented the key importer of copper, committing 56% of total imports. India (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Namibia (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Germany (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 33% share of total imports. The following importers - South Korea (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Australia (X tons) - together made up 7.7% of total imports.

Imports into China increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Namibia (+33.3%), India (+23.1%), Canada (+19.0%) and Austria (+3.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +33.3% from 2012-2021. South Korea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (-4.2%), Germany (-6.7%) and Australia (-25.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (+8.4 p.p.), Namibia (+7 p.p.), China (+6.9 p.p.) and Canada (+3.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2021, the share of South Korea (-2 p.p.), Germany (-3.3 p.p.), Australia (-6.7 p.p.) and Belgium (-9.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported copper into Puerto Rico, comprising 56% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an 11% share of global imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.7% share.

In China, copper imports expanded at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+24.4% per year) and Belgium (-2.5% per year).

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for copper in the world?

Chile constituted the country with the largest volume of copper consumption, comprising approx. 26% of total volume. Moreover, copper consumption in Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, twofold. Peru ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 11% share.

What are the largest producers of copper in the world?

Chile constituted the country with the largest volume of copper production, accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, copper production in Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Peru, twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China, with an 8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of copper to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, China constitutes the largest market for imported copper into Puerto Rico, comprising 56% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India, with an 11% share of global imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.7% share.

What are the leading importers of copper from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, Zambia remains the largest copper supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 45% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile, with an 18% share of global exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 7.3% share.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the copper market in Puerto Rico. 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 24441200 - Unrefined copper, copper anodes for electrolytic refining (including blister copper) (excluding electrocopper-plating, e lectroplating anodes)

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023