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Sindicel and ABC reported that increasing domestic demand for non-ferrous metal products boosted semis output in 2010. Production of aluminium and copper electric conductors advanced by an average 14% in 2010, while semis output grew by 10%. The association said that the upturn in 2010 was supported by Brazil's civil construction sector, followed by the automotive, energy transmission, oil and gas, and mining industries.

Zhejiang Hailiang Co, a Chinese manufacturer of copper tube, announced on 4th February that it has received notification of the ending of a 16-month-old anti-dumping investigation into copper tubes imported from China. The case, which was being investigated by the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, was originally instigated and later cancelled at the request of the Brazilian Copper Association (ABC). Zhejiang Hailiang Co said after the announcement that the decision will allow it to further develop its business in Brazil.

Copper theft increased 11% in Brazil in 2007 reaching 840 tons.