U.S. - Refined Copper (Unwrought, Not Alloyed) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingU.S. Refined Copper Import Plummets 12% to $767M in May 2023
U.S. Refined Copper Imports
In May 2023, purchases abroad of refined copper (unwrought, not alloyed) decreased by -10.8% to 86K tons, falling for the second consecutive month after two months of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 149% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 125K tons. From April 2023 to May 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, refined copper imports shrank to $767M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 when imports increased by 153% month-to-month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.1B. From April 2023 to May 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Refined Copper in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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| May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | |
| Chile | 468 | 428 | 484 | 162 | 270 | 212 | 175 | 127 | 172 | 299 | 879 | 651 | 508 |
| Peru | 59.4 | 70.1 | 23.4 | 33.3 | 19.7 | 36.2 | 19.2 | 73.9 | 1.7 | 36.3 | 87.0 | 109 | 110 |
| Canada | 134 | 102 | 97.8 | 66.6 | 78.2 | 118 | 76.0 | 73.4 | 110 | 84.5 | 82.6 | 88.5 | 89.9 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2.0 | 5.5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.6 | 42.3 | 8.7 | 27.1 |
| Zambia | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 18.1 |
| Mexico | 65.7 | 100 | 79.2 | 31.7 | 35.6 | 15.8 | 9.6 | 52.7 | 10.0 | 17.7 | 33.0 | 4.1 | 9.2 |
| Others | 7.6 | 5.7 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 4.5 | 2.6 | 6.9 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 5.6 | 9.3 | 5.4 |
| Total | 736 | 711 | 689 | 297 | 408 | 385 | 287 | 331 | 298 | 447 | 1,130 | 871 | 767 |
Imports by Country
In May 2023, Chile (57K tons) constituted the largest supplier of refined copper to the United States, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, refined copper imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (12K tons), fivefold. Canada (10K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Chile amounted to +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Peru (+6.5% per month) and Canada (-2.1% per month).
In value terms, Chile ($508M) constituted the largest supplier of refined copper to the United States, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($110M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 12% share.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Chile was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Peru (+5.3% per month) and Canada (-3.2% per month).
Import Prices by Country
In May 2023, the refined copper price amounted to $8,878 per ton (CIF, US), approximately equating the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 an increase of 5.8% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $10,045 per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to May 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In May 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Democratic Republic of the Congo ($8,966 per ton) and Canada ($8,908 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($8,364 per ton) and Chile ($8,865 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
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- Prodcom 24441330 - Unwrought unalloyed refined copper (excluding rolled, e xtruded or forged sintered products)
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
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- 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, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
