In 2023, Italy was the leading producer of copper in Europe, followed by Poland and Germany. Poland experienced a significant decline of 7.61% in copper production, while Germany saw a modest increase of 1.76%. Sweden's production soared with a striking 118.53% increase over the previous year. Other notable changes included Slovakia and Serbia, which both experienced substantial production increases of over 70%. Conversely, countries like Spain and France saw declines in production.
Future trends to watch include the potential continuation of growth in Sweden's production capacity and further exploration of copper resources in smaller European countries. Additionally, environmental policies and technology advancements could influence production dynamics and sustainability practices in the European copper market.
Top countries in Production of Copper by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 1,835,400,000 | 2023 | +2.84% | -0.72% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 1,044,900,000 | 2023 | +6.66% | -7.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 999,410,000 | 2023 | +0.56% | +1.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Finland | 477,540,000 | 2023 | +1.41% | +0.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 353,800,000 | 2023 | -0.23% | -5.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 183,920,000 | 2023 | +2.76% | +118.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 138,220,000 | 2023 | -0.026% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 83,992,000 | 2023 | +4.62% | +1.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 78,638,000 | 2023 | -18.12% | -5.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 26,516,000 | 2023 | +19.03% | +72.97% | View data |
