World Copper

Global demand for copper metal (refined copper and recycled scrap) is projected to advance 4.2 percent per year through 2019 to 36.0 million metric tons. Gains will be driven by applications such as building wire and plumbing and electrical grid wire and cable. The Asia/Pacific region will remain the largest and fastest growing market.This study analyzes the 29.3 million metric ton world copper industry, with forecasts for 2019 and 2024 by market (e.g., building construction, electrical and electronic, transportation equipment, industrial products), world region, and for 21 major countries.The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share, and profiles 31 industry participants, including Corporacion Nacional del Cobre de Chile, Freeport-McMoRan, Jiangxi Copper.