In January, Kazakhstan’s copper cathode exports increased by 42.9%, rising from 29,186 tons to 41,705 tons, QazMonitor reports citing the press service of QazIndustry.
Key figures: The Development Directorate of Mining and Metals Sector and Chemistry of the export center highlights a significant surge in demand for Kazakh exports in Turkiye, with the amount doubling from 6,645 to 13,043 tons, and China showing a 63.7% increase, rising from 16,331 to 26,737 tons of exports.
Among the main importers, China accounts for 63% share of all exports, Turkiye for 31%, and Latvia for 4%
The leading producers of cathode copper in Kazakhstan include Kazakhmys Smelting headquartered in Zhezkazgan, Kazzinc in Oskemen, and Kounrad Copper Company in Balkhash city
What is copper cathode: The material is used to manufacture various copper products. Copper cathode is a high-quality product obtained through raw copper refining. It is widely used to produce copper wire, tubes, and other products.