Report Description
The global electrolytic copper market size was USD XX Bn in 2022 and is likely to reach USD XX Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during, 2023–2031. The growth of the market is attributed to the growing demand for explosion-proof equipment and devices across various industries.
Electrolytic copper is an oxygen free or pure form of copper, which is widely being used for industrial applications, as it is superior in electric conductivity. It is utilized for both low and high-power applications. It provides exceptional tensile strength and increased elongation characteristics.
This copper is refined by electrolytic deposition, in which electricity is used to refine impure metals. In this process, a high-grade copper is break down in an acid and forms a copper electrolyte solution. This solution is then pumped into electrically charged rotating drums to form a thin film.
The market report finds that the COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected the market. The market growth decreased to a certain level, owing to the reduction in the demand from various industries. This reduction was due to the lack of timely supply of product delivery, owing to the restrictions on import and export activities during the pandemic.
Electrolytic Copper Market Dynamics
Major Drivers
Growing demand from electrical & electronics industry is expected to boost the market in the coming years. Electrolytic copper is extraordinarily ductile and malleable as it possesses high electrical conductivity, which makes it suitable for various electrical & electronics appliances such as wiring, connectors, and switches.
Existing Restraints
Copper wire has the ability to carry current in case the electrical insulation is damaged, which hinders the market. As copper is a good conductor of electricity, which means that it can carry an electrical current through the metal if the insulation of wire is damage, which can be dangerous. Moreover, emergence of super conductors and the availability of semiconductors restraints the market growth to a certain limit.
Scope of Electrolytic Copper Market Report
The market report includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes
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Details
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Report Title
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Electrolytic Copper Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Data
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2016–2021
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Forecast Period
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2023–2031
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Segmentation
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Type (Below 10 um, 10-20 um, 20-50 um, and Above 50 um), Application (Lithium-Ion Batteries, Flexible Connectors, Printed Circuit Boards, Electric Wires, and Others), and End-user (Construction, Electric Power, Automotive, and Others)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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3M; FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD.; Jinbao Electronics; JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation; MITSUI MINING & SMELTING CO.,LTD.; Olin Brass; and Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Holdings Co., Ltd.
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Electrolytic Copper Market Segment Insights
On the basis of type, the electrolytic copper market is segregated into below 10 um, 10-20 um, 20-50 um, and above 50 um. The 10-20 um segment is anticipated to register a robust growth rate during the assessment period, as it uses less energy to produce, which saves energy during the production. This type of copper can be reuse for the production of nano chips.
Based on application, the market is divided into lithium-ion batteries, flexible connectors, printed circuit boards, electric wires, and others. The lithium-ion batteries segment is projected to expand at a significant growth rate in the coming years, due to the rising acceptance of smart devices. Electrolytic copper is widely used in Li-ion batteries, as it employed as negative electrode current collectors, which makes it suitable for portable energy equipment such as cell phones, tablets, laptops, and other consumer electronics.
On the basis of end-user, the market is segmented into construction, electric power, automotive, and others. The construction segment is projected to grow at a high CAGR during the projection period, owing to the rising usage in electrical applications such as fire protection systems, lighting, HVAC, power distribution and protection systems, and building automation systems.
In terms of region, the global electrolytic copper market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. The market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period, due to the rising demand for consumer electronics and industrial machinery, coupled with rising construction activities in emerging economies such as India and China.
Segments
The global electrolytic copper market has been segmented on the basis of
Type
- Below 10 um
- 10-20 um
- 20-50 um
- Above 50 um
Application
- Lithium-Ion Batteries
- Flexible Connectors
- Printed Circuit Boards
- Electric Wires
- Others
End-user
- Construction
- Electric Power
- Automotive
- Others
Region
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
Competitive Landscape
Key players competing in the global electrolytic copper market are 3M; FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD.; Jinbao Electronics; JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation; MITSUI MINING & SMELTING CO.,LTD.; Olin Brass; and Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Holdings Co., Ltd.
Some of these major companies adopted development strategies including mergers, partnerships, acquisitions, collaboration, product launches, and production expansion to boost global presence. For instance,
- On April 3, 2023, MITSUI MINING & SMELTING CO., LTD. launched a new website to recruit co-manufacturer partners for the development of new applications for its copper foil division.
- On April 11, 2022, JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation announced that its 100% owned German-based subsidiary, JX Metal Circular Solutions Europe GmbH (JXCSE) successfully arranged to structure a "Green Loan" for recycling Lithium-ion Batteries with Mizuho Bank, Ltd. This project considers as the first Green Loan project in non-ferrous metals industry in Japan.

Table Of Content
1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Electrolytic Copper Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Electrolytic Copper Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Electrolytic Copper Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Electrolytic Copper Market Forecast
4.5.1. Electrolytic Copper Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Electrolytic Copper Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Electrolytic Copper Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Electrolytic Copper Market Analysis and Forecast by Types
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
5.3. Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
5.3.1. Below 10 um
5.3.2.
10-20 um
5.3.3.
20-50 um
5.3.4.
Above 50 um
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Types
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Types
6. Global Electrolytic Copper Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
6.3. Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
6.3.1. Lithium-Ion Batteries
6.3.2.
Flexible Connectors
6.3.3.
Printed Circuit Boards
6.3.4.
Electric Wires
6.3.5.
Others
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Applications
7. Global Electrolytic Copper Market Analysis and Forecast by End Users
7.1. Market Trends
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
7.3. Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
7.3.1. Construction
7.3.2.
Electric Power
7.3.3.
Automotive
7.3.4.
Others
7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by End Users
7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by End Users
8. Global Electrolytic Copper Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
8.1. Market Trends
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
8.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
8.3. Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
8.3.1. North America
8.3.2. Latin America
8.3.3. Europe
8.3.4. Asia Pacific
8.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
8.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
8.6. Global Electrolytic Copper Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. North America Electrolytic Copper Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.2. North America Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. U.S.
9.2.2. Canada
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. North America Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
9.4.1. Below 10 um
9.4.2.
10-20 um
9.4.3.
20-50 um
9.4.4.
Above 50 um
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
9.7. North America Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
9.7.1. Lithium-Ion Batteries
9.7.2.
Flexible Connectors
9.7.3.
Printed Circuit Boards
9.7.4.
Electric Wires
9.7.5.
Others
9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
9.10. North America Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
9.10.1. Construction
9.10.2.
Electric Power
9.10.3.
Automotive
9.10.4.
Others
9.11. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
9.12. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
9.13. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.13.1. By Country
9.13.2. By Product Type
9.13.3. By Application
9.14. North America Electrolytic Copper Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Latin America Electrolytic Copper Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Latin America Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. Brazil
10.2.2. Mexico
10.2.3. Rest of Latin America
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Latin America Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
10.4.1. Below 10 um
10.4.2.
10-20 um
10.4.3.
20-50 um
10.4.4.
Above 50 um
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
10.7. Latin America Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
10.7.1. Lithium-Ion Batteries
10.7.2.
Flexible Connectors
10.7.3.
Printed Circuit Boards
10.7.4.
Electric Wires
10.7.5.
Others
10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
10.10. Latin America Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
10.10.1. Construction
10.10.2.
Electric Power
10.10.3.
Automotive
10.10.4.
Others
10.11. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
10.12. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
10.13. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.13.1. By Country
10.13.2. By Product Type
10.13.3. By Application
10.14. Latin America Electrolytic Copper Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Europe Electrolytic Copper Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Europe Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. Germany
11.2.2. France
11.2.3. Italy
11.2.4. U.K.
11.2.5. Spain
11.2.6. Russia
11.2.7. Rest of Europe
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Europe Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
11.4.1. Below 10 um
11.4.2.
10-20 um
11.4.3.
20-50 um
11.4.4.
Above 50 um
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
11.7. Europe Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
11.7.1. Lithium-Ion Batteries
11.7.2.
Flexible Connectors
11.7.3.
Printed Circuit Boards
11.7.4.
Electric Wires
11.7.5.
Others
11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
11.10. Europe Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
11.10.1. Construction
11.10.2.
Electric Power
11.10.3.
Automotive
11.10.4.
Others
11.11. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
11.12. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
11.13. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.13.1. By Country
11.13.2. By Product Type
11.13.3. By Application
11.14. Europe Electrolytic Copper Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Asia Pacific Electrolytic Copper Market Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Introduction
12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
12.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
12.2. Asia Pacific Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
12.2.1. China
12.2.2. Japan
12.2.3. South Korea
12.2.4. India
12.2.5. Australia
12.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.4. Asia Pacific Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
12.4.1. Below 10 um
12.4.2.
10-20 um
12.4.3.
20-50 um
12.4.4.
Above 50 um
12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
12.7. Asia Pacific Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
12.7.1. Lithium-Ion Batteries
12.7.2.
Flexible Connectors
12.7.3.
Printed Circuit Boards
12.7.4.
Electric Wires
12.7.5.
Others
12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
12.10. Asia Pacific Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
12.10.1. Construction
12.10.2.
Electric Power
12.10.3.
Automotive
12.10.4.
Others
12.11. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
12.12. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
12.13. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
12.13.1. By Country
12.13.2. By Product Type
12.13.3. By Application
12.14. Asia Pacific Electrolytic Copper Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
13. Middle East & Africa Electrolytic Copper Market Analysis and Forecast
13.1. Introduction
13.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
13.1.3. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
13.2. Middle East & Africa Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
13.2.1. Saudi Arabia
13.2.2. South Africa
13.2.3. UAE
13.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.4. Middle East & Africa Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
13.4.1. Below 10 um
13.4.2.
10-20 um
13.4.3.
20-50 um
13.4.4.
Above 50 um
13.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
13.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
13.7. Middle East & Africa Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
13.7.1. Lithium-Ion Batteries
13.7.2.
Flexible Connectors
13.7.3.
Printed Circuit Boards
13.7.4.
Electric Wires
13.7.5.
Others
13.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
13.10. Middle East & Africa Electrolytic Copper Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
13.10.1. Construction
13.10.2.
Electric Power
13.10.3.
Automotive
13.10.4.
Others
13.11. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
13.12. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
13.13. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
13.13.1. By Country
13.13.2. By Product Type
13.13.3. By Application
13.14. Middle East & Africa Electrolytic Copper Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
14. Competition Landscape
14.1. Global Electrolytic Copper Market: Market Share Analysis
14.2. Electrolytic Copper Distributors and Customers
14.3. Electrolytic Copper Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.4.1. 3M
14.4.2.
FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
14.4.3.
Jinbao Electronics
14.4.4.
JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation
14.4.5.
MITSUI MINING & SMELTING CO.,LTD.
14.4.6.
Olin Brass
14.4.7.
Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Holdings Co., Ltd.