Amidst global shifts towards renewable energy sources, copper prices are poised to undergo a remarkable surge, driven by supply disruptions and escalating demand.
Copper prices are projected to surge by more than 75% over the next two years, driven by supply disruptions and increased demand from the global push for renewable energy.
Major copper mines, such as Cobre Panamá, have experienced production halts, contributing to a forecasted deficit exceeding half a million tons in 2024, according to Goldman Sachs.
Citibank forecasts an additional demand of 4.2 million tons of copper by 2030, fueled by ambitious renewable energy targets set at COP28, potentially pushing copper prices to $15,000 per ton by 2025.
Copper prices are anticipated to surge by over 75% within the next two years, a substantial increase driven by supply disruptions and rising demand spurred by the transition to renewable energy sources. Notably, Citibank forecasts an additional demand of 4.2 million tons of copper by 2030 due to higher renewable energy targets established at COP28. This surge in demand, combined with supply constraints, is expected to push copper prices to unprecedented levels, potentially reaching $15,000 per ton by 2025.
The global copper market is facing significant challenges due to supply disruptions, with Goldman Sachs projecting a deficit exceeding half a million tons in 2024. These disruptions include production halts at major mines like Cobre Panamá, underscoring the tightening supply dynamics. Moreover, limited new smelting capacity exacerbates these challenges, with forecasted deficits in the concentrate market expected to deepen from 2025 to 2027.
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