Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Copper Production industry is expected to generate revenue of about £908.8 million in 2011-12, compared with £1.23 billion in 2006-07 (yielding an average annual decline of 5.8%). The five-year period was characterised by large swings in industry revenue, reflecting both sharp swings in US dollar prices for copper and substantial variations in the value of the British pound. Industry revenue is expected to expand 17.8% in 2011-12, as the US dollar price of copper rises strongly and the value of the British pound firms. The industry is expected to produce less than 0.01% of the United Kingdom's GDP in 2011-12, and profit is expected to be about £36.4 million... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Investment Chapter
Although this industry relies heavily on capital equipment for production, the share of depreciation in revenue is low. Most manufacturing plants were established many years ago and all or most of their capital cost has already been written off. In addition, inflation has effectively cut depreciation charges (which are calculated as a proportion of nominal capital cost) relative to other costs such as wages... purchase to read more