Chile: Copper Powder Market 2025

Copper Powder Market Size in Chile

After two years of decline, the Chilean copper powder market increased by 6.8% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Copper Powder Production in Chile

In value terms, copper powder production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Copper powder production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Copper Powder Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2021, the amount of copper powders and flakes exported from Chile soared to X tons, increasing by 42% on 2020 figures. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 18,898%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, copper powder exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 17,938% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for copper powder exports from Chile, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, copper powder exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium totaled +6.0%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for copper powders and flakes exports from Chile, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 2.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium totaled +8.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average copper powder export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 54%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Copper Powder Imports

Imports into Chile

Copper powder imports into Chile soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 40% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, copper powder imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Brazil (X kg) and China (X kg) were the main suppliers of copper powder imports to Chile, together comprising 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +32.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of copper powders and flakes to Chile, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+8.8% per year) and the United States (-9.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average copper powder import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 45% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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