Spain: Copper Powder Market 2025

Copper Powder Market Size in Spain

In 2021, the Spanish copper powder market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. Copper powder consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Copper Powder Production in Spain

In value terms, copper powder production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 12%. Copper powder production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Copper Powder Exports

Exports from Spain

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of copper powders and flakes decreased by -35.4% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 96%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, copper powder exports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 87%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), China (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of copper powder exports from Spain, with a combined 75% share of total exports. Italy, Malaysia, Colombia, Brazil, Germany, Mexico and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +62.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for copper powder exported from Spain worldwide, together comprising 74% of total exports. Italy, Colombia, Malaysia, Brazil, Germany, Mexico and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +57.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average copper powder export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 Germany (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copper Powder Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, approx. X tons of copper powders and flakes were imported into Spain; rising by 38% against 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, copper powder imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of copper powder to Spain, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, copper powder imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+5.7% per year) and Germany (+1.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest copper powder suppliers to Spain were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 92% of total imports. The UK and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.5%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +410,141.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average copper powder import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 34% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the UK ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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