India: Copper pipe, tube imports hit over 1.5-year high in Aug'24 on rising demand

India's copper pipe and tube imports reached 11,776 t in August 2024 hitting over 1.5-year high levels and a significant 33% increase m-o-m from July and over 185% y-o-y. Vietnam led exports with 8,475 t, followed by China (3,945 t) and Thailand (922 t). This growth is driven by strong demand from infrastructure projects, government initiatives for electric vehicles, and the expanding heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) market." /> India's copper pipe and tube imports reached 11,776 t in August 2024 hitting over 1.5-year high levels and a significant 33% increase m-o-m from July and over 185% y-o-y. Vietnam led exports with 8,475 t, followed by China (3,945 t) and Thailand (922 t). This growth is driven by strong demand from infrastructure projects, government initiatives for electric vehicles, and the expanding heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) market." />