Copper, unwrought; copper mattes; cement copper

CPC v2.1 Code: 4141

About copper, unwrought; copper mattes; cement copper

cpc code 4141 covers the production and trade of copper in its unwrought form, including copper mattes and cement copper. Copper is a vital industrial metal, essential for a wide range of applications across sectors such as construction, electronics, transportation, and energy. As a highly conductive and corrosion-resistant material, copper plays a crucial role in the global economy, supporting infrastructure development, technological innovation, and the transition to renewable energy sources.

Production process

The production of copper under cpc code 4141 primarily involves the extraction and refining of copper from copper ore. This process typically begins with mining and concentrating the ore, followed by smelting to produce copper matte. The copper matte is then further refined, often through electrolytic processes, to produce pure, unwrought copper. Cement copper, a form of copper precipitated from solutions, is also included under this code.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of copper under cpc code 4141 include copper ore, energy sources (such as coal or natural gas) for smelting, and various chemicals and reagents used in the refining process. Specialized mining and smelting equipment, as well as skilled labor, are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by cpc code 4141 are unwrought copper, copper mattes, and cement copper. These copper products are then consumed by a wide range of downstream industries, including 4142 Copper, refined and copper alloys, unwrought, 4143 Copper bars, rods and profiles, 4144 Copper wire, and 4145 Copper plates, sheets and strip, among others. The copper produced under this code is a critical input for the manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, construction materials, transportation equipment, and a variety of other products.

Family tree for copper, unwrought; copper mattes; cement copper

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41'>41: Basic metals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/414'>414: Copper, nickel, aluminium, alumina, lead, zinc and tin, unwrought</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4141'>4141: Copper, unwrought; copper mattes; cement copper</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4142'>4142: Nickel, unwrought; intermediate products of nickel metallurgy</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4143'>4143: Aluminium, unwrought; alumina</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4144'>4144: Lead, zinc and tin, unwrought</a>"]

    D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41411'>41411: Copper mattes; cement copper</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41412'>41412: Unrefined copper; copper anodes for electrolytic refining</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41413'>41413: Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought; master alloys of copper</a>"]


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