Global Copper Market Trends

Copper is the most used industrial metal after iron and aluminium, with electrical applications accounting for approximately three quarters of total copper use.

Mining Technology keeps track of the global copper market by observing copper price trends and analysing country-wise copper production, consumption and export and import data. We also closely watch the performance of copper mining companies and major copper mines around the world.

The global copper production is forecast to reach 25 million tonnes (Mt) in 2025, according to GlobalData.