Thailand: Copper Ore Market 2020

Copper Ore Market Size in Thailand

The revenue of the copper ore market in Thailand amounted to $X in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, copper ore consumption continues to indicate a prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Thailand copper ore consumption peaked of $X in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Copper Ore Production in Thailand

In 2017, the amount of copper ores and concentrates produced in Thailand amounted to X kg, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, copper ore production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Copper Ore Exports from Thailand

In 2017, exports of copper ores and concentrates from Thailand amounted to X tons, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, copper ore exports continue to indicate a deep decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Thailand exports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, copper ore exports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, copper ore exports continue to indicate an abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the copper ore exports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Copper Ore Exports by Country from Thailand

In 2017, Chile (X tons), distantly followed by Peru (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the key exporters of copper ores and concentrates, together making up X% of total exports. 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) occupied the mild share 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, Chile ($X), Peru ($X) and Australia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Canada, Brazil, Spain, Mexico, the U.S., Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Namibia and Thailand, which together accounted for a further X%.

Mexico (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copper Ore Export Prices by Country in Thailand

The copper ore export price in Thailand stood at $X per ton in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, copper ore export price continues to indicate a temperate contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for copper ores and concentrates reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the export prices for copper ores and concentrates stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, 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 Thailand

In 2017, approx. X tons of copper ores and concentrates were imported into Thailand; going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, copper ore imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the copper ore imports attained their peak volume of X tons. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the copper ore imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, copper ore imports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, copper ore imports continue to indicate a measured increase. In that year, the copper ore imports attained their peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the copper ore imports failed to regain its momentum.

Copper Ore Imports by Country into Thailand

China represented the main importer of copper ores and concentrates in the world, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. The Philippines (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Japan (X tons) and Spain (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total imports. South Korea (X tons), India (X tons), Germany (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) held the weak share 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. From 2007 to 2017, the share of India increased by X% percentage points, while Taiwan, Chinese (-X%), Zambia (-X%), Spain (-X%), the Philippines (-X%) and China (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported copper ores and concentrates into Thailand, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +X%. 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 Thailand

The copper ore import price in Thailand stood at $X per ton in 2017, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, copper ore import price continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for copper ores and concentrates attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the import prices for copper ores and concentrates 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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