Copper Production: China vs World
Copper production comparison. China produces 35%+ of global copper.
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China produced 7 million tonnes of copper in 2025, 31.8% of global output. From 7.6% in 2000, China became a top copper producer. China produces nearly one-third of global copper. Data from USGS covers 2000-2025.
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4 data points| Year | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 13.2 | 12.2 | 7.6 |
| 2010 | 2.5 | 15.8 | 13.3 | 15.8 |
| 2020 | 5.5 | 20.5 | 15 | 26.8 |
| 2025 | 7 | 22 | 15 | 31.8 |
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Copper production comparison. China produces 35%+ of global copper.
Series: China vs World
Category: resources
Data Source: USGS
Update Frequency: yearly
API Access: REST API endpoint
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2026-03-15T10:50:32.437Z
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China's Copper Production: China vs World data for 2025 is available with 4 data points covering 2000 to 2025.
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The Copper Production: China vs World dataset covers 2000 to 2025, with 4 data points. Data source: USGS.
Dataset Info
- Category
- resources
- Unit
- Million Tonnes
- Source
- USGS
- Time Range
- 2000 - 2025
- Data Points
- 4