South Africa - Copper Wire - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingJuly 2023 Sees a 41% Decline in South Africa's Copper Wire Imports, Reaching $54M.
South Africa Copper Wire Imports
In July 2023, after four months of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of copper wire, when their volume decreased by -41.8% to 6.1K tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 with an increase of 170% against the previous month.
In value terms, copper wire imports contracted markedly to $54M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 when imports increased by 188% m-o-m.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Copper Wire in South Africa (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | |
| United Arab Emirates | 9.9 | 1.1 | 11.4 | 12.6 | 51.2 | 18.3 | 12.5 | 19.6 | 37.5 | 37.6 | 42.6 | 71.1 | 41.5 |
| Belgium | 6.5 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 5.6 | 6.3 | 1.2 | 7.0 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| India | N/A | < 0.1 | < 0.1 | < 0.1 | < 0.1 | < 0.1 | 18.1 | N/A | < 0.1 | < 0.1 | < 0.1 | 6.3 | < 0.1 |
| Others | 7.8 | 13.7 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 5.4 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 8.8 | 10.6 | 8.4 | 12.7 | 11.2 |
| Total | 24.2 | 17.2 | 19.7 | 21.8 | 63.0 | 22.6 | 41.7 | 29.3 | 49.3 | 50.2 | 52.0 | 90.8 | 53.6 |
Imports by Country
In July 2023, the United Arab Emirates (4.8K tons) constituted the largest supplier of copper wire to South Africa, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium (108 tons), with a 1.8% share of total imports.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Belgium (-14.3% per month) and India (-1.8% per month).
In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($41M) constituted the largest supplier of copper wire to South Africa, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($957K), with a 1.8% share of total imports.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +12.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Belgium (-14.7% per month) and India (+0.0% per month).
Imports by Type
In July 2023, copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm (5.8K tons) was the main type of copper wire supplied to South Africa, with a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less (296 tons), more than tenfold. Copper; wire, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) (8.8 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.1% share.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm stood at +7.7%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less (-1.4% per month) and copper; wire, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) (+2.3% per month).
In value terms, copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm ($51M) constituted the largest type of copper wire supplied to South Africa, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less ($2.6M), with a 4.8% share of total imports. It was followed by copper; wire, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), with a 0.2% share.
Import Prices by Country
In July 2023, the copper wire price stood at $8,832 per ton (CIF, South Africa), growing by 1.5% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 an increase of 6.7% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $9,152 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to July 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the countries with the highest prices were India ($10,805 per ton) and Germany ($9,417 per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($8,727 per ton) and Belgium ($8,883 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the copper wire market in South Africa. 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 24442330 - Copper wire, refined (transv. section > 6 mm), of copper alloy
- Prodcom 24442350 - Copper wire with cross-sectional dimension > 0,5 mm, . 6 mm (excluding twine or cord reinforced with wire, stranded wire and cables)
- Prodcom 24442370 - Copper wire with cross-sectional dimension . 0,5 mm (excluding twine or cord reinforced with wire, stranded wire and cables)
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
