Switzerland: Copper Ore Market 2020

Copper Ore Market Size in Switzerland

The revenue of the copper ore market in Switzerland amounted to $X in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, copper ore consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the copper ore market attained its maximum level of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Copper Ore Production in Switzerland

In 2017, the amount of copper ores and concentrates produced in Switzerland amounted to X kg, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, copper ore production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Copper Ore Exports from Switzerland

In 2017, approx. X tons of copper ores and concentrates were exported from Switzerland; declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, copper ore exports continue to indicate a prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Switzerland exports peaked of X tons in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, copper ore exports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, copper ore exports continue to indicate a mild decline. In that year, the copper ore exports reached their peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Copper Ore Exports by Country from Switzerland

In 2017, Chile (X tons), distantly followed by Peru (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Canada (X tons) represented the main exporters of copper ores and concentrates, together achieving 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 Mexico (+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. Indonesia, Canada, Brazil, Spain, Mexico, the U.S., Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Namibia and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , Mexico (+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 Switzerland

The copper ore export price in Switzerland stood at $X per ton in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, copper ore export price continues to indicate a deep drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, an increase of X% against the previous year. Switzerland export price peaked of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; 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 Switzerland

In 2017, approx. X tons of copper ores and concentrates were imported into Switzerland; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, copper ore imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Switzerland imports peaked of X tons in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, copper ore imports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, copper ore imports continue to indicate a remarkable growth. Over the period under review, the copper ore imports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Copper Ore Imports by Country into Switzerland

In 2017, China (X tons) represented the major importer for copper ores and concentrates, mixed up X% of total imports. The Philippines (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by Japan (X tons) and Spain (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. 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.

Imports into China increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported copper ores and concentrates into Switzerland, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($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. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (-X% per year) and India (-X% per year).

Copper Ore Import Prices by Country in Switzerland

The copper ore import price in Switzerland stood at $X per ton in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, copper ore import price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for copper ores and concentrates reached its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

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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