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.