Eastern Asia: Copper Powder Market 2025

Copper Powder Market Size in Eastern Asia

In 2021, the East Asian copper powder market decreased by -28.4% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a perceptible slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Copper Powder Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, copper powder production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Copper Powder Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

Copper powder exports reduced notably to X tons in 2021, declining by -22.9% against 2020 figures. Total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +12.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, copper powder exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 21%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of copper powders and flakes, namely Japan, Taiwan (Chinese) and China, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and South Korea (X tons), together making up a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +8.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest copper powder supplying countries in Eastern Asia were Japan ($X), China ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together comprising 92% of total exports.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +7.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 39% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Copper Powder Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of copper powders and flakes, when their volume decreased by -85.4% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 282% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, copper powder imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 186%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) represented the main importer of copper powders and flakes, committing 42% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons), together mixing up a 58% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +9.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 85% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +5.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 96% against the previous year. Import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+5.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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