Copper demand set to surge 24% by 2035 as energy transition accelerates

Copper Demand to Surge by 2035

According to Wood Mackenzie, global copper demand is expected to increase by 24% to 42.7 million tonnes per annum by 2035.

The key drivers of this demand surge are:

These factors will account for 40% of total demand growth, adding three million tonnes annually by 2035.

Copper demand from the renewable energy sector is projected to climb significantly.

Author's summary: Copper demand to increase by 24% by 2035.

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PV Tech PV Tech — 2025-10-15

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