Netherlands: Market for Copper Bars, Rods and Profiles 2024

Market Size for Copper Bars, Rods and Profiles in the Netherlands

The Dutch market for copper bars, rods and profiles reached $X in 2022, with an increase of 1.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Copper Bars, Rods and Profiles in the Netherlands

In value terms, copper bar, rod and profile production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Copper bar, rod and profile production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Copper Bars, Rods and Profiles

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of copper bars, rods and profiles decreased by -19.3% to X tons, falling for the seventh year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, copper bar, rod and profile exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for copper bar, rod and profile exports from the Netherlands, with a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, copper bar, rod and profile exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at -19.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-15.0% per year) and Belgium (-15.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for copper bars, rods and profiles exports from the Netherlands, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -16.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-9.0% per year) and Belgium (-10.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for copper bars, rods and profiles amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Copper Bars, Rods and Profiles

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, copper bar, rod and profile imports into the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 42% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, copper bar, rod and profile imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest copper bar, rod and profile supplier to the Netherlands, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, copper bar, rod and profile imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+10.0% per year) and Belgium (+6.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of copper bars, rods and profiles to the Netherlands, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+9.3% per year) and Belgium (+7.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for copper bars, rods and profiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -24.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 23%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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