Copper Cathode Market Overview
The Copper Cathode Market is expected to be worth over USD 22.61 billion in 2021, with a CAGR of nearly 5.91% from 2023 to 2030. By 2030, the market is expected to be worth around USD 36.95 billion.
In the coming days, the global copper cathode market is likely to benefit from the growing use of copper cathode in a range of applications. Copper cathode is a good electrical conductor, and refined copper cathode is used for applications that don't require a lot of conductivity. A refined copper cathode is ideal for items that do not require a high level of conductivity and are simple to manufacture.
Strict criteria for cast rods, the existence of high-grade cathode standards, and developments in refining technologies are driving the global copper cathode market. Copper cathodes are used as a feedstock for the production of high-purity copper and copper alloys, a factor that is expected to drive the global copper cathode market ahead. The copper cathode has several advantages. It is a good conductor of electricity, for example. It has excellent resisting properties. The refined copper cathode can be utilized for products that don't need a lot of conductivity and are simple to install. All these aspects are propelling the growth of the global Copper Cathode Market.
On the other hand, copper cathode market restraints include its weak resistance to abrasion and common acids, as well as its low tensile strength.
Report Metric |
Details |
Market size available for years |
2023–2030 |
Base year considered |
2023 |
Forecast period |
2024–2030 |
Forecast unit |
Value (USD Million) |
Segments covered |
Refining Process Type, Application, and Region. |
Regions covered |
North America (the U.S. and Canada), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, South East Asia, Rest of Asia Pacific), Latin America and the Middle East and Africa (Brazil, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of LAMEA) |
Companies covered |
Kennecott Utah Copper,Jiangxi Copper Corporation,Semtech,Texas Instruments Incorporated,RS Components Ltd,Daye Non-Ferrous Metals Co.,Birla Group Hindalco,Sumitomo Metals Mining,ROHM CO. LTD.,Aurubis. |
Covid-19 Impact on Copper Cathode Market
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic conditions have severely affected every sector around the world. Whereas, the chemicals and materials sectors were moderately affected during the pandemic. This is primarily due to the uncut demand for chemicals for healthcare, life science, and cleaning agents. However, other elements of chemical and material sectors such as paints, industrial oil, construction materials are facing diminution in demand. Strict lockdown resulted in a nearly 50-60% reduction in supply for raw materials, which directly affected the manufacturing process. Further, halt on many end-use industries directly affected the chemical demand all around the world.
Copper Cathode Market Segment Overview

Based on the Refining Process Type, Smelting is one of the main segments in the global Copper Cathode Market. Smelting is a type of refinement technique used to extract pure copper from its ore. To achieve a pure copper cathode, it uses heat and chemical reducing agents to decompose copper ore, remove undesirable slag, and other materials. Moreover, Electro-Refining is another main segment in the market. Electro-refining is a technique that involves recovering pure copper cathode from copper ore in the presence of an aqueous solution. The majority of the copper cathode is produced through electro-refining.
Copper Cathode Market, By Refining Process Type
· Smelting
· Electro-Refining
Copper Cathode Market, By Application
· Oil & Gas
· Chemical Labs
· Other Industries
Copper Cathode Market Regional Overview
The global Copper Cathode market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. The Asia Pacific is the most prominent region for the global Copper Cathode market. Due to rising urbanization and industrialization, Asia Pacific countries such as China, India, Japan, and Australia lead the copper cathode market. As the US government prepares to rebuild and enhance its existing infrastructure, demand for the copper cathode is likely to surge in North America. Copper cathode demand is quickly expanding in European countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, and France, owing to the development of efficient and cost-effective smart cities and industrial sectors.
Copper Cathode Market, By Geography
· North America (US & Canada)
· Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe)
· Asia-Pacific (Japan, China, India, Australia, & South Korea, & Rest of Asia-Pacific)
· LAMEA (Brazil, Saudi Arabia, UAE & Rest of LAMEA)
Copper Cathode Market, Key Players
· Kennecott Utah Copper
· Jiangxi Copper Corporation
· Semtech
· Texas Instruments Incorporated
· RS Components Ltd
· Daye Non-Ferrous Metals Co.
· Birla Group Hindalco
· Sumitomo Metals Mining
· ROHM CO. LTD.
· Aurubis
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
Q1. What are the driving factors for the global Copper Cathode market?
Strict criteria for cast rods, the existence of high-grade cathode standards, and developments in refining technologies are driving the global copper cathode market.
Q2. What are the restraining factors for the global Copper Cathode market?
Copper cathode market restraints include its weak resistance to abrasion and common acids, as well as its low tensile strength
Q3. Which segment is projected to hold the largest share in the global Copper Cathode market?
The smelting segment is projected to hold the largest share in the global Copper Cathode market
Q4. Which region holds the largest share in the global Copper Cathode market?
The Asia Pacific holds the largest share in the global Copper Cathode market
Q5. Which are the prominent players in the global Copper Cathode market?
Kennecott Utah Copper, Jiangxi Copper Corporation, Daye Non-Ferrous Metals Co., Birla Group Hindalco, and Sumitomo Metals Mining. are some key players in the global Copper Cathode market
List of Figures
Figure 1: Global Copper Cathode Market Revenue Breakdown (USD Billion, %) by Region, 2023 & 2030
Figure 2: Global Market Value Share (%), By Segment 1, 2023 & 2030
Figure 3: Global Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 1, 2021-2030
Figure 4: Global Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 2, 2021-2030
Figure 5: Global Market Value Share (%), By Segment 2, 2023 & 2030
Figure 6: Global Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 1, 2021-2030
Figure 7: Global Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 2, 2021-2030
Figure 8: Global Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 3, 2021-2030
Figure 9: Global Copper Cathode Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Others, 2021-2030
Figure 10: Global Market Value Share (%), By Segment 3, 2023 & 2030
Figure 11: Global Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 1, 2021-2030
Figure 12: Global Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 2, 2021-2030
Figure 13: Global Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 3, 2021-2030
Figure 14: Global Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Others, 2021-2030
Figure 15: Global Market Value (USD Billion), by Region, 2023 & 2030
Figure 16: North America Copper Cathode Market Value Share (%), By Segment 1, 2023 & 2030
Figure 17: North America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 1, 2021-2030
Figure 18: North America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 2, 2021-2030
Figure 19: North America Market Value Share (%), By Segment 2, 2023 & 2030
Figure 20: North America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 1, 2021-2030
Figure 21: North America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 2, 2021-2030
Figure 22: North America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 3, 2021-2030
Figure 23: North America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Others, 2021-2030
Figure 24: North America Market Value Share (%), By Segment 3, 2023 & 2030
Figure 25: North America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 1, 2021-2030
Figure 26: North America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 2, 2021-2030
Figure 27: North America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 3, 2021-2030
Figure 28: North America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Others, 2021-2030
Figure 29: North America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by U.S., 2021-2030
Figure 30: North America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Canada, 2021-2030
Figure 31: Latin America Copper Cathode Market Value Share (%), By Segment 1, 2023 & 2030
Figure 32: Latin America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 1, 2021-2030
Figure 33: Latin America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 2, 2021-2030
Figure 34: Latin America Market Value Share (%), By Segment 2, 2023 & 2030
Figure 35: Latin America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 1, 2021-2030
Figure 36: Latin America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 2, 2021-2030
Figure 37: Latin America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 3, 2021-2030
Figure 38: Latin America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Others, 2021-2030
Figure 39: Latin America Market Value Share (%), By Segment 3, 2023 & 2030
Figure 40: Latin America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 1, 2021-2030
Figure 41: Latin America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 2, 2021-2030
Figure 42: Latin America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 3, 2021-2030
Figure 43: Latin America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Others, 2021-2030
Figure 44: Latin America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Brazil, 2021-2030
Figure 45: Latin America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Mexico, 2021-2030
Figure 46: Latin America Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Rest of Latin America, 2021-2030
Figure 47: Europe Copper Cathode Market Value Share (%), By Segment 1, 2023 & 2030
Figure 48: Europe Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 1, 2021-2030
Figure 49: Europe Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 2, 2021-2030
Figure 50: Europe Market Value Share (%), By Segment 2, 2023 & 2030
Figure 51: Europe Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 1, 2021-2030
Figure 52: Europe Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 2, 2021-2030
Figure 53: Europe Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 3, 2021-2030
Figure 54: Europe Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Others, 2021-2030
Figure 55: Europe Market Value Share (%), By Segment 3, 2023 & 2030
Figure 56: Europe Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 1, 2021-2030
Figure 57: Europe Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 2, 2021-2030
Figure 58: Europe Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 3, 2021-2030
Figure 59: Europe Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Others, 2021-2030
Figure 60: Europe Market Forecast (USD Billion), by U.K., 2021-2030
Figure 61: Europe Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Germany, 2021-2030
Figure 62: Europe Market Forecast (USD Billion), by France, 2021-2030
Figure 63: Europe Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Italy, 2021-2030
Figure 64: Europe Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Spain, 2021-2030
Figure 65: Europe Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Russia, 2021-2030
Figure 66: Europe Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Rest of Europe, 2021-2030
Figure 67: Asia Pacific Copper Cathode Market Value Share (%), By Segment 1, 2023 & 2030
Figure 68: Asia Pacific Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 1, 2021-2030
Figure 69: Asia Pacific Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 2, 2021-2030
Figure 70: Asia Pacific Market Value Share (%), By Segment 2, 2023 & 2030
Figure 71: Asia Pacific Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 1, 2021-2030
Figure 72: Asia Pacific Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 2, 2021-2030
Figure 73: Asia Pacific Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 3, 2021-2030
Figure 74: Asia Pacific Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Others, 2021-2030
Figure 75: Asia Pacific Market Value Share (%), By Segment 3, 2023 & 2030
Figure 76: Asia Pacific Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 1, 2021-2030
Figure 77: Asia Pacific Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 2, 2021-2030
Figure 78: Asia Pacific Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 3, 2021-2030
Figure 79: Asia Pacific Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Others, 2021-2030
Figure 80: Asia Pacific Market Forecast (USD Billion), by China, 2021-2030
Figure 81: Asia Pacific Market Forecast (USD Billion), by India, 2021-2030
Figure 82: Asia Pacific Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Japan, 2021-2030
Figure 83: Asia Pacific Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Australia, 2021-2030
Figure 84: Asia Pacific Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Southeast Asia, 2021-2030
Figure 85: Asia Pacific Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Rest of Asia Pacific, 2021-2030
Figure 86: Middle East & Africa Copper Cathode Market Value Share (%), By Segment 1, 2023 & 2030
Figure 87: Middle East & Africa Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 1, 2021-2030
Figure 88: Middle East & Africa Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 2, 2021-2030
Figure 89: Middle East & Africa Market Value Share (%), By Segment 2, 2023 & 2030
Figure 90: Middle East & Africa Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 1, 2021-2030
Figure 91: Middle East & Africa Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 2, 2021-2030
Figure 92: Middle East & Africa Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 3, 2021-2030
Figure 93: Middle East & Africa Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Others, 2021-2030
Figure 94: Middle East & Africa Market Value Share (%), By Segment 3, 2023 & 2030
Figure 95: Middle East & Africa Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 1, 2021-2030
Figure 96: Middle East & Africa Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 2, 2021-2030
Figure 97: Middle East & Africa Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Sub-Segment 3, 2021-2030
Figure 98: Middle East & Africa Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Others, 2021-2030
Figure 99: Middle East & Africa Market Forecast (USD Billion), by GCC, 2021-2030
Figure 100: Middle East & Africa Market Forecast (USD Billion), by South Africa, 2021-2030
Figure 101: Middle East & Africa Market Forecast (USD Billion), by Rest of Middle East & Africa, 2021-2030
List of Tables
Table 1: Global Copper Cathode Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Segment 1, 2021-2030
Table 2: Global Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Segment 2, 2021-2030
Table 3: Global Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Segment 3, 2021-2030
Table 4: Global Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Region, 2021-2030
Table 5: North America Copper Cathode Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Segment 1, 2021-2030
Table 6: North America Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Segment 2, 2021-2030
Table 7: North America Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Segment 3, 2021-2030
Table 8: North America Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Country, 2021-2030
Table 9: Europe Copper Cathode Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Segment 1, 2021-2030
Table 10: Europe Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Segment 2, 2021-2030
Table 11: Europe Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Segment 3, 2021-2030
Table 12: Europe Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Country, 2021-2030
Table 13: Latin America Copper Cathode Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Segment 1, 2021-2030
Table 14: Latin America Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Segment 2, 2021-2030
Table 15: Latin America Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Segment 3, 2021-2030
Table 16: Latin America Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Country, 2021-2030
Table 17: Asia Pacific Copper Cathode Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Segment 1, 2021-2030
Table 18: Asia Pacific Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Segment 2, 2021-2030
Table 19: Asia Pacific Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Segment 3, 2021-2030
Table 20: Asia Pacific Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Country, 2021-2030
Table 21: Middle East & Africa Copper Cathode Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Segment 1, 2021-2030
Table 22: Middle East & Africa Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Segment 2, 2021-2030
Table 23: Middle East & Africa Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Segment 3, 2021-2030
Table 24: Middle East & Africa Market Revenue (USD Billion) Forecast, by Country, 2021-2030
Research Process
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In this particular report from the supply side Data Library Research has conducted primary surveys (interviews) with the key level executives (VP, CEO’s, Marketing Director, Business Development Manager
and SOFT) of the companies that active & prominent as well as the midsized organization
FIGURE 1: DLR RESEARH PROCESS
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In addition to analysing current and historical trends, our analysts predict where the market is headed over the next five years.
It varies by segment for these categories geographically presented in the list of market tables. Speaking about this particular report we have conducted primary surveys (interviews) with the key level executives (VP, CEO’s, Marketing Director, Business Development Manager and many more) of the major players active in the market.
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Market Size Estimation
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