ICA: Construction Industry Takes a Lion’s Share in Copper Consumption

Published: Sep 18, 2017 10:43

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International Copper Association (ICA) data showed the construction industry topped the list of copper downstream consumption markets, accounting for 22% of total copper consumption.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 18 (SMM)－International Copper Association (ICA) data showed the construction industry topped the list of copper downstream consumption markets, accounting for 22% of total copper consumption.

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Infrastructure construction, transportation, industry, air conditioner and refrigeration, electronic information and other represent 20%,13%,11%,10%,5% and 19%, respectively, in the total.

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