Global secondary copper output outpaces primary growth in Jan-Jul 2026
Preliminary ICSG statistics reported by ScrapInsight (October 2026) show global secondary copper production grew 4.3% year-on-year in January-July 2026, far ahead of primary copper at 1.0%, with total refined output up 1.7%. China expanded refined output 4.6% while the rest of the world fell 2.5%, making scrap supply the structural pivot of the copper market.
Preliminary ICSG statistics reported by ScrapInsight (October 2026) show global secondary copper production grew 4.3% year-on-year in January-July 2026, far ahead of primary copper at 1.0%, with total refined output up 1.7%. China expanded refined output 4.6% while the rest of the world fell 2.5%, making scrap supply the structural pivot of the copper market.
Research completed: 2026-10-03T12:22:22.000Z.
Received by Insights: 2026-10-06T06:39:10.257Z.
Source publication date: 2026-10 (month only; exact day unknown).
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2026-10 — https://www.scrapinsight.com/2026/10/global-secondary-copper-production.html
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