Netherlands: Market for Copper Bars, Wire And Plates 2024

Market Size for Copper Bars, Wire And Plates in the Netherlands

The Dutch market for copper bars, wire and plates expanded modestly to $X in 2021, increasing by 2.3% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value 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, consumption decreased by -15.5% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Copper Bars, Wire And Plates in the Netherlands

In value terms, copper bars, wire and plates production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +3.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 80% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Copper Bars, Wire And Plates

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of copper bars, wire and plates decreased by -9.5% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, copper bars, wire and plates exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of copper bars, wire and plates exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 57% of total exports. The United States, Spain, Canada, the UK, Belgium, Poland and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +25.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for copper bars, wire and plates exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 47% share of total exports. France, Canada, Spain, Belgium, China, the UK and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Canada, with a CAGR of +27.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for copper bars, wire and plates amounted to $X per ton, growing by 33% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 China (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Copper Bars, Wire And Plates

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, supplies from abroad of copper bars, wire and plates was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -20.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, copper bars, wire and plates imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of copper bars, wire and plates imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +35.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest copper bars, wire and plates suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 86% of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +36.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for copper bars, wire and plates stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 34% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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