Market Data
Annual Data
CDA’s Annual Data 2008— U.S. Copper Supply & Consumption 1987-2007
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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
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| Global Copper Consumption 1993-2002 |
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| US Copper Consumption 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994 |
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| Copper and Copper Alloy Consumption in the US, by Functional Use 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994 [pie chart showing copper consumption as it relates to its intended function or use; includes corresponding data table] |
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| World Copper Mine Production 1890-1996 |
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| Mine Production of Recoverable Copper in the World 1996, 1995, 1994 |
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| Top US Copper Markets 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994 |
Useful Resources
Building construction accounts for more than 46% of all copper use. Residential construction is about two-thirds of the building construction market.
The average single-family home is about 2,100 sq .ft.; a multifamily unit averages about 1,000 sq.ft.
An average single-family home uses 440 pounds of copper.
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