SADC: Copper Powder Market 2024

Copper Powder Market Size in SADC

The SADC copper powder market reached $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Copper Powder Production in SADC

In value terms, copper powder production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Copper Powder Exports

Exports in SADC

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of copper powders and flakes increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, copper powder exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Zambia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%).

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the copper powders and flakes exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa and Zambia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest copper powder supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Copper Powder Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, overseas purchases of copper powders and flakes decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, imports faced a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, copper powder imports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Zimbabwe (X tons), comprising an X% share of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. South Africa (X p.p.), Zimbabwe (X p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported copper powders and flakes in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zimbabwe ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, copper powder import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, import 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 importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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