Global Tellurium Copper Alloy Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Tellurium Copper Alloy market size is expected to reach $ 588 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 8.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Tellurium copper is a kind of tellurium bronze material, American ASTM standard grade C14500, is a high-conductivity free-cutting copper alloy material successfully developed by the United States in the 1960s according to its industrial development requirements, to fill the gap of copper alloy precision machining materials. The tellurium copper alloy material has both good cutting performance and excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, and at the same time has corrosion resistance and electrical ablation resistance, good cold and hot processing performance, and can be forged, cast, extruded, drawn, and punched molded. The products can be processed into profiles such as plates, sheets, rods, wires, tubes, and a variety of special profiles.
In 2024, global tellurium copper alloy production reached approximately 20,000 tons, with an average global market price of around US$ 12,000 per ton.
Tellurium Copper Alloy is a type of alloy made by adding trace amounts of tellurium to copper, which enhances the material’s machinability while retaining excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. This alloy combines the high conductivity and heat transfer properties of pure copper with improved machinability, particularly in cutting processes. As a result, tellurium copper alloy is widely used in electrical and electronic equipment, especially in components requiring precision machining, such as electrodes, connectors, and terminals.
From 2025 to 2030, the Tellurium Copper Alloy market is expected to grow steadily, supported by rising demand in precision electronics, electric vehicles, and power infrastructure. The alloy’s superior machinability, electrical conductivity, and heat resistance make it a material of choice in components such as connectors, transistor bases, EV charging terminals, and industrial welding tips.Regionally, Latin America and the Middle East & Africa remain emerging markets, with slower but rising adoption of tellurium copper in electrical grid upgrades and machinery.
Raw material dynamics, particularly the pricing and availability of electrolytic copper and tellurium, will continue to influence market stability.
By form, the market is primarily segmented into Rod & Bar, Plate & Strip, and Others. Rod & Bar remains the most commonly used form due to its machinability and structural integrity, while Plate & Strip are preferred for thin-section components in electronics and automotive assemblies.
In terms of application, the market is segmented into Electrical & Electronics, Automotive (especially New Energy Vehicles), Industrial, and Others. Electrical and electronics continue to represent the highest value segment, fueled by the need for high-conductivity, precision components such as connectors, switch parts, and motor contacts. Automotive applications are seeing strong momentum, particularly from EV-related infrastructure like charging gun terminals and power connectors. Industrial usage remains stable, supported by demand for forgings, brazing parts, and threaded machinery components.
The market outlook from 2025 to 2030 remains optimistic, underpinned by electrification, miniaturization in electronics, and sustainability concerns. Growth in EVs, renewable energy systems, and next-generation semiconductors is expected to push demand for high-performance alloys like tellurium copper.
This report studies the global Tellurium Copper Alloy production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Tellurium Copper Alloy and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Tellurium Copper Alloy that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Tons)
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons), (based on production site)
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Tons)
U.S. VS China: Tellurium Copper Alloy domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
This report profiles key players in the global Tellurium Copper Alloy market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Kepai New Material, San-Etsu Metals, Xinju Mineral Resources Development, Cunova, Boway Alloy Material, Cambridge-Lee Industries, Termomecanica, Xingaoda Metal New Material, m Lego, Wieland Concast, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Tellurium Copper Alloy market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Tons) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy Market, Segmentation by Type:
Rod & Bar
Plate & Strip
Others
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy Market, Segmentation by Electrical Conductivity:
High-Conductivity Te-Cu
Medium-Conductivity Te-Cu
Balanced-Property Te-Cu
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy Market, Segmentation by Chemical Composition:
Low-Te Tellurium Copper
Standard Tellurium Copper
Others
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy Market, Segmentation by Application:
Electrical and Electronics
Automotive
Industrial
Others
Companies Profiled:
Kepai New Material
San-Etsu Metals
Xinju Mineral Resources Development
Cunova
Boway Alloy Material
Cambridge-Lee Industries
Termomecanica
Xingaoda Metal New Material
m Lego
Wieland Concast
Aviva Metals
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Tellurium Copper Alloy market?
2. What is the demand of the global Tellurium Copper Alloy market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Tellurium Copper Alloy market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Tellurium Copper Alloy market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Tellurium Copper Alloy market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Tellurium copper is a kind of tellurium bronze material, American ASTM standard grade C14500, is a high-conductivity free-cutting copper alloy material successfully developed by the United States in the 1960s according to its industrial development requirements, to fill the gap of copper alloy precision machining materials. The tellurium copper alloy material has both good cutting performance and excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, and at the same time has corrosion resistance and electrical ablation resistance, good cold and hot processing performance, and can be forged, cast, extruded, drawn, and punched molded. The products can be processed into profiles such as plates, sheets, rods, wires, tubes, and a variety of special profiles.
In 2024, global tellurium copper alloy production reached approximately 20,000 tons, with an average global market price of around US$ 12,000 per ton.
Tellurium Copper Alloy is a type of alloy made by adding trace amounts of tellurium to copper, which enhances the material’s machinability while retaining excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. This alloy combines the high conductivity and heat transfer properties of pure copper with improved machinability, particularly in cutting processes. As a result, tellurium copper alloy is widely used in electrical and electronic equipment, especially in components requiring precision machining, such as electrodes, connectors, and terminals.
From 2025 to 2030, the Tellurium Copper Alloy market is expected to grow steadily, supported by rising demand in precision electronics, electric vehicles, and power infrastructure. The alloy’s superior machinability, electrical conductivity, and heat resistance make it a material of choice in components such as connectors, transistor bases, EV charging terminals, and industrial welding tips.Regionally, Latin America and the Middle East & Africa remain emerging markets, with slower but rising adoption of tellurium copper in electrical grid upgrades and machinery.
Raw material dynamics, particularly the pricing and availability of electrolytic copper and tellurium, will continue to influence market stability.
By form, the market is primarily segmented into Rod & Bar, Plate & Strip, and Others. Rod & Bar remains the most commonly used form due to its machinability and structural integrity, while Plate & Strip are preferred for thin-section components in electronics and automotive assemblies.
In terms of application, the market is segmented into Electrical & Electronics, Automotive (especially New Energy Vehicles), Industrial, and Others. Electrical and electronics continue to represent the highest value segment, fueled by the need for high-conductivity, precision components such as connectors, switch parts, and motor contacts. Automotive applications are seeing strong momentum, particularly from EV-related infrastructure like charging gun terminals and power connectors. Industrial usage remains stable, supported by demand for forgings, brazing parts, and threaded machinery components.
The market outlook from 2025 to 2030 remains optimistic, underpinned by electrification, miniaturization in electronics, and sustainability concerns. Growth in EVs, renewable energy systems, and next-generation semiconductors is expected to push demand for high-performance alloys like tellurium copper.
This report studies the global Tellurium Copper Alloy production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Tellurium Copper Alloy and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Tellurium Copper Alloy that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Tons)
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons), (based on production site)
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Tons)
U.S. VS China: Tellurium Copper Alloy domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
This report profiles key players in the global Tellurium Copper Alloy market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Kepai New Material, San-Etsu Metals, Xinju Mineral Resources Development, Cunova, Boway Alloy Material, Cambridge-Lee Industries, Termomecanica, Xingaoda Metal New Material, m Lego, Wieland Concast, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Tellurium Copper Alloy market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Tons) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy Market, Segmentation by Type:
Rod & Bar
Plate & Strip
Others
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy Market, Segmentation by Electrical Conductivity:
High-Conductivity Te-Cu
Medium-Conductivity Te-Cu
Balanced-Property Te-Cu
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy Market, Segmentation by Chemical Composition:
Low-Te Tellurium Copper
Standard Tellurium Copper
Others
Global Tellurium Copper Alloy Market, Segmentation by Application:
Electrical and Electronics
Automotive
Industrial
Others
Companies Profiled:
Kepai New Material
San-Etsu Metals
Xinju Mineral Resources Development
Cunova
Boway Alloy Material
Cambridge-Lee Industries
Termomecanica
Xingaoda Metal New Material
m Lego
Wieland Concast
Aviva Metals
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Tellurium Copper Alloy market?
2. What is the demand of the global Tellurium Copper Alloy market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Tellurium Copper Alloy market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Tellurium Copper Alloy market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Tellurium Copper Alloy market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
127 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Type
- 6 Market Analysis by Electrical Conductivity
- 7 Market Analysis by Chemical Composition
- 8 Market Analysis by Application
- 9 Company Profiles
- 10 Industry Chain Analysis
- 11 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 12 Appendix
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