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Copper Wire

Copper wire is a conductive material consisting of threads of copper that are used to transmit electricity or signals. Copper is a highly ductile metal which means it can be easily stretched into wire. Its excellent electrical conductivity, second only to silver, makes it an ideal material for building wire and in electrical connections. The conductivity of copper allows for efficient energy transfer with minimal resistive losses, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of electrical signals over long distances.

Copper wire comes in various shapes and sizes according to its intended use. It can be found as a solid core wire or stranded wire, which is composed of several small strands twisted together to form a more flexible conductor. The flexibility of stranded wire makes it more suitable for applications where the wire needs to be moved or bent, such as in vehicle wiring harnesses or portable electronics.

Insulation is another important characteristic of copper wire used in electrical applications. Insulated copper wire is coated with a non-conductive material, often plastic or rubber, to prevent direct contact with other conductors and to provide a protective barrier that resists environmental threats like moisture, chemicals, and physical abrasion. Insulated wire is color-coded according to its function, which simplifies the process of electrical installations and repairs.

In addition to electrical uses, copper wire is also widely used in telecommunications as it provides a reliable medium for data transmission over long distances. Despite competition from fiber-optic cables, which offer greater bandwidth and lower signal degradation over long distances, copper wire still remains relevant in many telecommunication networks, especially in the last-mile connections to homes and businesses.

The size or gauge of copper wire is an important consideration and is typically defined by the American Wire Gauge (AWG) standard in the United States. The gauge number is inversely proportional to the diameter of the wire; higher gauge numbers indicate thinner wires. This measurement affects the wire's current-carrying capacity, resistance, and appropriateness for specific applications, ranging from heavy-duty power transmission to delicate electronic circuits.

Recycling of copper wire is a significant aspect due to copper's value and the finite nature of copper resources. Used copper wire can be stripped of its insulation and the metal can be melted down and reused for new wire or other copper products, making it an environmentally friendly and cost-effective resource.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global copper wire market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 24442330 - Copper wire, refined (transv. section > 6 mm), of copper alloy
Prodcom 24442350 - Copper wire with cross-sectional dimension > 0,5 mm, . 6 mm (excluding twine or cord reinforced with wire, stranded wire and cables)
Prodcom 24442370 - Copper wire with cross-sectional dimension . 0,5 mm (excluding twine or cord reinforced with wire, stranded wire and cables)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Elcowire, Feindrahtwerk Adolf Edelhoff GmbH & Co. KG, Bemka Kupferlackdraht Gmbh, Kabeldrachen.De, Borsan Srl, Enercables, Cgp, Tesorax, Tressage Du Dorlay, Patelec Group, Lamifil, De Bo, Wohlfahrtsstiftung Der Elektrisola Feindraht Ag, Elkakon D.O.O., Adaylar Bakir Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S., Novkabel, Balkan Cables Ltd, Kablomak, Dahrén Germany Gmbh, Tra.Sma S.P.A., Hi-Wire

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Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023