In 2023, China had the largest demand for copper worldwide with a value of nearly than 12 million tons that year. Copper is great conductor and it has many uses in the manufacturing industry including for use in electric generators, electrical wiring and electroplating.
Copper demand worldwide in 2023, by country
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IWCC. (September 16, 2024). Copper demand worldwide in 2023, by country (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 13, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/281095/copper-and-copper-alloy-demand/
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IWCC. "Copper Demand Worldwide in 2023, by Country (in 1,000 Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 16 Sep 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/281095/copper-and-copper-alloy-demand/
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