Netherlands: Copper Matte Market 2024

Copper Matte Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch copper matte market decreased by -66.1% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep slump. Copper matte consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Copper Matte Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, copper matte production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 20%. Copper matte production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Copper Matte Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of copper mattes and cement copper were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 39,076% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, copper matte exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 32,393% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of copper matte exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 96% of total exports. Lithuania and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 1.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +1,365.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for copper matte exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising 92% of total exports. Lithuania and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 2.3%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +1,813.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average copper matte export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 22% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Lithuania (+30.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copper Matte Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, imports of copper mattes and cement copper into the Netherlands soared to X tons, rising by 2,259% against the previous year. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 28,756% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, copper matte imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 15,151% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of copper matte imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +871.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest copper matte suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 93% share of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +1,221.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average copper matte import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -54.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 86%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+36.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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