Australia: Copper Powder Market 2025

Copper Powder Market Size in Australia

In 2021, the Australian copper powder market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Copper Powder Production in Australia

In value terms, copper powder production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Copper Powder Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, the amount of copper powders and flakes exported from Australia shrank markedly to X tons, falling by -36% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports showed a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 122%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, copper powder exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 68%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for copper powder exports from Australia, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, copper powder exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey totaled +37.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-22.8% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-49.0% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for copper powders and flakes exports from Australia, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey amounted to +30.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-21.9% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-52.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average copper powder export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, copper powder export price decreased by -23.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Copper Powder Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of copper powders and flakes increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 299% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, copper powder imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 161%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Malaysia (X tons) constituted the largest copper powder supplier to Australia, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, copper powder imports from Malaysia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Malaysia stood at +143.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+6.0% per year) and China (-16.7% per year).

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of copper powders and flakes to Australia, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Malaysia totaled +116.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+8.1% per year) and China (-15.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average copper powder import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 52% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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