Copper Rod Price Trend and Forecast

Copper Rod Regional Price Overview

Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of Copper Rod in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa).

 

Copper Rod Price Trend for the Q2 of 2024

Asia

The pricing dynamics of copper rods were closely tied to the market movements of its feedstock metal, copper, as these rods are directly manufactured from it. Throughout the specified timeframe, the Asian market for copper rods experienced notable volatility. In both China and India, copper rod prices were found to be escalating, this was primarily owed to the bullish nature of the feedstock copper metal.
 

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The raw material costs were already so high; on top of that, the processing costs which are incurred in transforming copper into copper rods took the manufacturing expenses even higher. Consequently, a bullish trend was observed in the copper rod industry during the said period. Conversely, the Asian market demonstrated consistent positive performance during this period. Overall, the market sentiment remained largely positive.

Europe

The European copper rod market had a similar story to the Asian market for the time frame of Q2’24. The copper rod industry was witnessing higher downstream demands as the European authorities increasingly tried to enforce clean energy policies. These efforts further resulted in an increased demand for copper rods from downstream electronics and automotive industries. In recent times, there have been some mining issues in key copper-producing regions like Chile. Since the supplies are being constrained from the very source location, the prices have been soaring high for copper rods in the European markets for the entire span of Q2’24.

North America

In the American market for copper rods, pricing trends mirrored those seen in Asian and European markets. Prices experienced an upward trajectory in the new quarter. With industries such as automobiles and electronics thriving the copper rod experienced growth during the said time. This rise in industrial activity propelled demand for copper rods to unprecedented levels. Demand was rising; however, the supply restrictions globally were unable to meet the escalating demands, resulting in an upward push in copper rod prices. Consequently, the copper rod market exhibited a positive outlook during the specified timeframe.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the Copper Rod prices are likely to experience further growth in the coming months as the base material copper prices are likely to rise more going forward.
 

Copper Rod Price Trend for the Q1 of 2024

Product Category Region Price Time Period
Copper Rod Energy, Metals and Minerals USA USD 13800/MT March 2024
Copper Rod Energy, Metals and Minerals Europe USD 91000/MT March 2024


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Asia

The pricing dynamics of copper rods were closely tied to the market movements of its feedstock metal, copper, as these rods are directly manufactured from it. Throughout the specified timeframe, the Asian market for copper rods experienced notable volatility. Initially, the market exhibited a sluggish start as the manufacturing units were still not operating at their optimum potential because of the halts caused by the holiday season and the Chinese New Year.

So, the market performance was a little underwhelming initially since prices displayed a subdued trend. However, as the quarter progressed, particularly after February, prices began to surge in the Indian markets, fueled by heightened activity in downstream sectors, particularly electronics. Conversely, the Chinese market demonstrated consistent positive performance during this period. Overall, the market sentiment remained largely positive.

Europe

In the European market, the performance of copper rods exhibited a diverse range of outcomes, with prices fluctuating throughout the entire duration. The region's trade dynamics were significantly influenced by growing geopolitical uncertainties worldwide.

Initially, there was a relatively balanced supply and demand equation; however, as the months progressed, demand increased, which pushed the price trajectory forward, leading to a positive trend in prices. Additionally, the purchasing power of downstream consumers was impacted because of a long fight with economic inflation, affecting consumption capacity. Overall, as the months unfolded, market sentiments remained mixed.

North America

In the American market for copper rods, pricing trends mirrored those seen in Asian and European markets. Prices experienced an upward trajectory after a subdued start to the new year. With industries such as automobiles and electronics thriving the copper rod experienced growth during the said time.

This rise in industrial activity propelled demand for copper rods to unprecedented levels. Despite consistent supplies, they were unable to meet the escalating demands, resulting in an upward push in copper rod prices. Consequently, the copper rod market exhibited a supportive outlook during the specified timeframe.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, Copper Rod prices are likely to experience further growth in the coming months as the base material copper prices are likely to rise more going forward.
 

Copper Rod Price Trend for the October - December of 2023

Asia

During Q4 of 2023, the copper rod price trend in Asia witnessed some minimal fluctuations on a month-on-month basis. Some of the key sectors fueled the rates of consumption, such as electronics, communications, and aerospace industries, which helped in maintaining a delicate balance between supply and demand for the majority of the quarter. However, it was not a smooth sailing journey for the copper rod price trend as a rise in domestic production, lower reliance on imports, and a slow rise in demand stimulated some ripples in the copper rod price trend.

Europe

In Europe, copper rod prices exhibited some improvement in the fourth quarter of 2023 as compared to the previous ones. The soaring rates of inflation raised the cost of production of copper rods and, in turn, its price trend. However, the effect of inflation and rising interest rates had an adverse effect on consumer spending due to which the market failed to achieve its projected growth.

North America

The rise in uncertainties in the cost of crude oil towards the end of the fourth quarter had a negative impact on the industrial sector of North America. However, the region was able to experience some stability in its copper rods price trend as domestic and overseas demand showed signs of improvement. The consumer sector only wavered on account of rising concerns over the decline in the currency rates and lower export units of copper rods amid the Panama Canal struggles.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Copper Rod are estimated to be driven by downstream automotive and industrial demand. However, the trajectory of the global economy and the supply-demand curve will also play a pivotal role in determining copper rod prices.
 

Copper Rod Price Trend for the July - September of 2023

Asia

The copper rod market in the Asian region mostly experienced short range fluctuations during the third quarter of the year 2023. Since the consumption sector mostly involves electronics, communications, aerospace, automotive, and other manufacturing sectors, the downstream demands are usually high.

A compatible supply and demand dynamic was maintained and was observed for the majority of the said period of Q3’23. Even though the middle of the quarter was met by a little widened disparity between copper rod availability and consumption, the general market outlook was majorly uninterrupted. An almost plateaued price graph was observed for copper rods during the discussed span of three months.

Europe

The European copper rod price analysis of the concerned timeline suggests that the trend from the Asian region were almost mimicked in the former region. Largely because a major chunk of the European manufacturing industry demands is outsourced from Asian countries. and other than that, the prominent downward fluctuations were attributed to the diminished end consumer demands amidst high rising inflation rates. A moderate to low, wavering price graph was observed, and general market sentiments were indifferent.

North America

The copper rod industry in North America struggled because of the gloomy economic situation in the region. Market demands from the downstream consuming sector, though fluctuating, were consistent. Suppliers, however, dealt with the very frequent price adjustments with wavering inflation. Overall, fluctuating market fundamentals were observed during the said period.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, copper rod prices are likely to fluctuate in the coming months. The global economic turnout will play a key role in determining the copper rod price curve.
 

Copper Rod Price Trend for the First Half of 2023

Asia

The price trend of copper rods saw positive growth as the availability of the product in the market remained constrained. The demand from the downstream industries and rising processing sectors supported the growth of the copper rods market and, in turn, its price trend in the first quarter. In the second quarter also, the falling levels of inventories and lower production rates widened the gap between supply and demand equilibria that helped the price trend of copper rods to rise in the Asia Pacific market.

Europe

In Europe, the price trend of copper rods witnessed a surge in the first quarter as the market was backed by rising demand from downstream industries and delays in shipments. The second quarter, however, was stagnant due to the improvement of the US dollar with respect to the Euro.

The consumption rates and demand only supported the prices of copper rods in the first half of the second quarter as soon as the trend started to tumble. The struggling European economy and recession-like phase in German markets caused the demand for copper rods to take slump, which eventually had a negative effect on its price trend.

North America

The slow production rates in the first quarter of 2023 deteriorated the inventories and led to the price of copper rods surging. The demand from several industries and high inflation and interest rates had initially had a positive influence on the copper rods market. In the second quarter, the financial conditions of the North American market struggled due to the steep fall in the banking sector that put a pause on the rising trajectory of the copper rods price trend.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Copper Rods is estimated to depict an oscillating trend as the high demand for copper rods is countered by the rising inflation rates and global economic backlash.

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About Copper Rod

When molten copper metal is drawn into solid cylindrical pipes, then it forms copper rods. These rods have outstanding thermal and electrical conductivities. These rods come in various diameters and lengths and are utilized across industries for their versatile applications. From serving as electrical conductors and components in power transmission, electronics, and manufacturing machinery to being integral components in heat exchangers, plumbing systems, and artistic creations, copper rods play a pivotal role due to their conductivity, malleability, and resistance to corrosion.

Copper Rod Product Details

Report Features Details
Product Name Copper Rod
Industrial Uses Electrical conductors, Renewable energy, Aerospace applications, Electronics, Telecommunications, Automotive radiators, Heat exchangers
HS Code 74071020
Supplier Database Bajoria Group, SUMITOMO ELECTRIC, AURUBIS, Liljedahl Group, TDT Copper, Kobay Metal, Mitsubishi Materials
Region/Countries Covered Asia Pacific: China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand

Europe: Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,  Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece

North America: United States and Canada

Latin America: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru

Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco
Currency US$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)
Supplier Database Availability Yes
Customization Scope The report can be customized as per the requirements of  the customer
Post-Sale Analyst Support 360-degree analyst support after report delivery


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Copper Rod Production Processes

The cautious melting of copper in a cathode shaft furnace and then subsequent transfer of the molten materials through channels into casting machine. In this procedure, the copper in molten state is casted into rods of required thickness.

Methodology

The displayed pricing data is derived through weighted average purchase price, including contract and spot transactions at the specified locations unless otherwise stated. The information provided comes from the compilation and processing of commercial data officially reported for each nation (i.e. government agencies, external trade bodies, and industry publications).

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