The global market for oxygen-free copper (OFC) is expected to grow at a moderate rate over the forecast period from 2021 to 2028. The market is primarily driven by the increasing demand for high-quality copper in various end-use industries such as electrical and electronics, automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications. The oxygen-free copper market is projected to grow from USD 19.9 billion in 2020 to USD 25.9 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period.
One of the major trends in the Oxygen-Free Copper Market is the growing demand for high-purity copper for use in electronic components, such as semiconductors, printed circuit boards, and connectors. OFC has lower levels of impurities than standard copper, which makes it ideal for use in these applications. The OFC market is highly competitive, with several large and small players operating in the market. These companies are focusing on expanding their product portfolios and investing in research and development to improve the quality and performance of their products.
The oxygen-free copper market is dominated by major players such as KGHM Polska Miedz SA (Poland), Hitachi Metals Neomaterials Ltd. (Japan), Zhejiang Libo Holding Group (China), Mitsubishi Materials Corporation (Japan), Metrod Holdings Berhad (Malaysia), Aviva Metals (US), KME Germany GmbH (Germany), and Sam Dong (South Korea). These players have adopted growth strategies, such as acquisitions and expansions to further expand their presence in the global oxygen-free copper market.
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KGHM Polska Miedz SA is a Poland-based company engaged in mining and production of copper and other precious metals. The company operates through various sites under the divisions, such as mining & enrichment, smelting & refining, and downstream processing. Through these divisions, the company manufactures products, such as copper, precious metals, molybdenum, and rhenium. Under the copper product segment, the company provides cathodes, wire rod, Cu- OFE wire, Cu-Ag wire, round billets, and granules. It manufactures oxygen-free copper in Cedynia plant using the UPCAST technology. It exports its products to Germany, the UK, France, China, and the Czech Republic, among other countries. The company has mining and enrichment facilities in Poland, Chile, Canada, and US. Its metallurgy, refinery and processing plants are all located in Poland. The company also has an office located in China to cater to the demands from the region.
Neomax Materials Co., Ltd., a predecessor of the company, was founded in 1943 as the Suita branch of Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd. Owing to a series of mergers—with Toyo Seihaku Co., Ltd. in October 2015 and Hitachi Metals Nanotech Co., Ltd. in April 2016—the corporate name was changed to Hitachi Metals Neomaterial, Ltd. in 2016. The company also merged with SH Copper Products Co., Ltd. in April 2018. Hitachi Metals Neomaterial, Ltd. has expanded and evolved, integrating the technologies and diverse cultures of each of these companies. It has six production bases and five marketing and sales bases across Japan. The company’s metal materials play a vital role in a wide variety of fields, including home appliances, electronics, automobiles, batteries, and medical equipment. It has an integrated system of production that is one of the most advanced production systems in Japan, covering everything from the melting of metals to rolling, plating, and finish processing, according to customer requests.
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The automotive segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in the oxygen-free copper market during the forecast period
The automotive segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in the oxygen-free copper market from 2020 to 2025. The automotive industry, is getting momentum with the advent of electric vehicles (EVs) in emerging countries, for instance, India. Due to their high electrical conductivity, they are also increasingly being used in battery components of EVs. In addition, the rising demand from the automotive and aerospace industries will also drive the growth of this copper type.
The Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest share in the oxygen-free copper market during the forecast period
The Asia Pacific is the most attractive market for oxygen-free copper due to the rapid socio-economic development in the region. This region is a prospective market for the growth and demand of electronics & electrical and automotive, among other industries. Countries in this region such as Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, India, and Singapore are primary centers for manufacturing and sale of electrical & electronic goods, which are the major end-users of oxygen-free copper. The Asia Pacific region is a lucrative market for automobiles and is witnessing a shift toward EVs, such as Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs).
