Algeria: Copper Ore Market 2020

Copper Ore Market Size in Algeria

The revenue of the copper ore market in Algeria amounted to $X in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, copper ore consumption continues to indicate an outstanding growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the copper ore market reached its peak figure level in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Copper Ore Production in Algeria

In 2017, copper ore production in Algeria totaled X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the copper ore production reached its maximum volume in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Copper Ore Exports from Algeria

In 2017, approx. X kg of copper ores and concentrates were exported from Algeria; lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, copper ore exports continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the copper ore exports reached its maximum volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, copper ore exports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, copper ore exports continue to indicate a dramatic decline. Algeria exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Copper Ore Exports by Country from Algeria

In 2017, Chile (X tons), distantly followed by Peru (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Canada (X tons) represented the major exporters of copper ores and concentrates, together generating X% of total exports. The following exporters - Mexico (X tons), Mongolia (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Spain (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Mexico (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest copper ore markets worldwide were Chile ($X), Peru ($X) and Australia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Canada, Brazil, Spain, Mexico, the U.S., Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Namibia and Algeria, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , Mexico (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copper Ore Export Prices by Country in Algeria

The copper ore export price in Algeria stood at $X per ton in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for copper ores and concentrates reached their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Chile (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copper Ore Imports into Algeria

In 2017, imports of copper ores and concentrates into Algeria stood at X kg, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, copper ore imports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the copper ore imports reached their peak volume of X kg. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the copper ore imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, copper ore imports stood at $X in 2017. In general, copper ore imports continue to indicate a sharp setback. In that year, the copper ore imports reached their peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the copper ore imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Copper Ore Imports by Country into Algeria

China was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. The Philippines (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by Japan (X%) and Spain (X%). South Korea (X tons), India (X tons), Germany (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) occupied the weak share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to copper ore imports into China stood at +X%. At the same time, the Philippines (+X%), Zambia (+X%), Taiwan, Chinese (+X%), Spain (+X%), Bulgaria (+X%) and South Korea (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Germany and Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, India (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. India (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Taiwan, Chinese, Zambia, Spain, the Philippines and China saw its share reduced by -X%, -X%, -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported copper ores and concentrates into Algeria, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-X% per year) and India (-X% per year).

Copper Ore Import Prices by Country in Algeria

In 2017, the copper ore import price in Algeria amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated a moderate growth from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the copper ore import price increased by +X% against 2010 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, an increase of X% year-to-year. Algeria import price peaked of $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2017.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was India ($X per ton), while the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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