Malaysia: Copper Ore Market 2020

Copper Ore Market Size in Malaysia

The revenue of the copper ore market in Malaysia amounted to $X in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, copper ore consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Malaysia copper ore consumption peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Copper Ore Production in Malaysia

Copper ore production in Malaysia stood at X kg in 2017, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, copper ore production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Malaysia copper ore production peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Copper Ore Exports from Malaysia

In 2017, approx. X tons of copper ores and concentrates were exported from Malaysia; jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, copper ore exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the copper ore exports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, copper ore exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, copper ore exports continue to indicate an outstanding growth. Malaysia exports peaked of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Copper Ore Exports by Country from Malaysia

In 2017, Chile (X tons), distantly followed by Peru (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Canada (X tons) represented the largest exporters of copper ores and concentrates, together comprising 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 Malaysia (+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), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Canada, Brazil, Spain, Mexico, the U.S., Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Namibia and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , Malaysia (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copper Ore Export Prices by Country in Malaysia

The copper ore export price in Malaysia stood at $X per ton in 2017, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, copper ore export price continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when the export prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for copper ores and concentrates reached its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

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 Malaysia

Copper ore imports into Malaysia stood at X tons in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, copper ore imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Malaysia imports peaked of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, copper ore imports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, copper ore imports continue to indicate an outstanding growth. In that year, the copper ore imports attained their peak level, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Copper Ore Imports by Country into Malaysia

China was the largest importer of copper ores and concentrates in the world, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. The Philippines (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by Japan (X%) and Spain (X%). The following importers - South Korea (X tons), India (X tons), Germany (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) together made up X% 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported copper ores and concentrates into Malaysia, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

In China, copper ore imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. 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 Malaysia

In 2017, the copper ore import price in Malaysia amounted to $X per ton, coming up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated a modest increase 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when the import prices increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for copper ores and concentrates attained their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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