Forecast copper consumption in Africa 2023, by country
In 2023, Zambia was projected to be the largest consumer of copper on the African continent. The country's consumption would reach almost 882,546 metric tons of copper that year. DR Congo followed, with projections of 516,159 metric tons of copper consumption, while Namibia ranked third with 120,008 metric tons. All other African countries had significantly lower figures for copper consumption. Furthermore, DR Congo and Zambia