Market Data

Annual Data

CDA's Annual Data 2023
U.S. Copper Supply & Consumption 2002-2022 

Papers

Opportunities in North America's Copper Market - March 2002
This paper examines opportunities and threats facing the North American copper market, focusing on the top six markets, which combined account for almost two-thirds of consumption.

The Effects of Emerging Technologies on Copper - October 2000
Examines three new opportunities for copper and copper alloy products that involve the Internet, the home, and the automobile.

Copper Demand in the 1990s - September 1998
Examines the U.S. demand for copper and copper alloy products in the 1990's with additional focus on the supply of these products by brass mills and wire mills as well as the trade flows of copper products.

Trends in the Use of Copper Wire & Cable in the USA - November 1995
Summarizes the 25-year trends, from 1970 to the present, in the most important copper wire and cable markets in the USA

Graphs

Global Copper Consumption
2000-2010
U.S. Copper and Copper Alloy Consumption
2010, 2009, 2008, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
U.S. Copper and Copper Alloy Consumption, by Functional Use
2010, 2009, 2008, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
[pie chart showing copper consumption as it relates to its intended function or use]
World Copper Mine Production
1900-2010
Mine Production of Recoverable Copper in the World
2010, 2009, 2008, 1996, 1995, 1994
Top U.S. Copper Markets
2010, 2009, 2008, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994

Infographics

Copper’s Role in Clean Energy Technologies 
Copper plays a significant role in North America’s transition to clean power sources, from wind and solar, to energy storage and electric vehicles.