Low-Carbon Copper Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The low-carbon copper market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $78.07 billion in 2024 to $84.98 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expanded electrical grids, increased per capita consumption of copper, demand from the aerospace and aviation industry, increased focus on emissions reduction, growth of consumer awareness and demand.

The low-carbon copper market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $117.88 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for copper in energy transition technologies, growing demand for electric vehicles, growing construction sector, investor pressure and ESG considerations, increasing demand for consumer goods. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, integration of renewable energy, emergence of new business models, adoption of 3D printing technology, collaborations.

The growth of the low-carbon copper market is anticipated to be driven by the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Electric vehicles are powered by electric motors and operate using energy stored in rechargeable batteries or other storage devices. The rising popularity of EVs is attributed to factors such as the growing interest in sustainable transportation, environmental concerns, and cost-effective ownership. Low-carbon copper plays a significant role in reducing the lifecycle emissions of EVs, making them more appealing to consumers and aligning with sustainability goals. For instance, data from July 2023 by the International Energy Agency reveals a surge in electric car sales in the first quarter of 2023, with over 2.3 million units sold, marking a 25% increase from the previous year. Projections indicate an estimated 14 million sales by the end of 2023, demonstrating a 35% year-over-year surge and highlighting the impact of EV adoption on the low-carbon copper market.

Key players in the low-carbon copper market are developing innovative solutions, such as low-carbon footprint copper products, to boost revenue. These products are produced with significantly reduced CO₂ emissions throughout the manufacturing process. For example, in March 2022, Montanwerke Brixlegg AG, an Austrian copper processing company, introduced a new line of low-carbon copper, positioning itself as a premium supplier in the market. This copper has a carbon footprint of only 0.739 tonnes of CO₂ per tonne, much lower than the global average of 4.1 tonnes. This reduction is achieved through efficient production processes that incorporate recycled materials and renewable energy. The copper is entirely made from recycled metal, minimizing the environmental impact associated with traditional mining and refining. The company also relies on hydropower for its energy needs, further cutting emissions and promoting sustainable production.

In December 2022, ABB, a Switzerland-based automation company, entered into a partnership with Boliden to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote a transition to a circular economy using Boliden's certified recycled and low-carbon copper. This collaboration aligns with ABB's sustainability strategy, which focuses on reducing the environmental impact of its products and driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation. Boliden AB, a Sweden-based company specializing in low-carbon copper manufacturing, plays a vital role in this partnership by supplying environmentally friendly copper solutions to support sustainable initiatives in various industries.

Major companies operating in the low-carbon copper market report are Trafigura Group Pte Ltd.; Jiangxi Copper Corporation; BHP Group; Rio Tinto Plc; Vale S.A.; Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd.; Glencore Plc; Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Codelco; Aurubis AG; Mitsubishi Materials Corporation; Teck Resources Limited; Newmont Corporation; Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.; KGHM Polska Miedź S.A.; Antofagasta Plc; Boliden Group; Taseko Mines Ltd.; Luvata Company Ltd; Elcowire Group; Fedral Metal Co.; ASM Metal Recycling Ltd.; Romco; Midwest PGM Recycling Center; Pan Pacific Copper Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the low-carbon copper market in 2024. The regions covered in the low-carbon copper market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the low-carbon copper market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The low-carbon copper market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as production, supply of recycled copper products, and development. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The low-carbon copper market also includes sales of copper powders, alloys, and copper products from recycled materials. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Low-carbon copper denotes a variety of copper material manufactured with a significantly reduced carbon footprint compared to industry norms, achieved through the adoption of more sustainable and energy-efficient practices across the entire production lifecycle, spanning extraction to refinement.

Key types of low-carbon copper products include wires, plates, sheets, strips, tubes, bars, sections, and others. Wires, for instance, are conductive materials, typically copper or aluminum, utilized in electrical or electronic systems to transmit data, signals, or electricity between different locations. Various technologies, such as electrowinning and electrolytic processes, are employed, sourcing materials from recycled copper or virgin copper. These products find applications across multiple end-user industries, including power generation and distribution, building and construction, consumer electronics, automotive, among others.

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The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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